Phone Booth Quarantine Emblematic of Migrant Workers’ Conditions

A migrant worker in Shanghai with no permanent residence lived in a phone box for over a month. The sight shines a light on the harm COVID restrictions can have on China's 'floating...

by Lars James Hamer, 09 May 2022

Blacklight Inspection of Silicone Sex Doll Centers in China Reveals...

These silicone doll experience centers primarily serve migrant workers, looking for ‘release’.

by Rakini Bergundy, 29 June 2020

Man on the Street: Public Washroom Attendant

Of mice and the men's room.

by Matthew Bossons, 21 June 2018

Netizens Rush to Donate to School of China's Viral 'Ice Boy'

Photos of the young 'Ice Boy' went viral earlier this week.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 12 January 2018

Meet the Beijing Residents Affected by the 40-Day Evacuation Campaign

We find out what it was like being caught up in the city's 'safety campaign,' in residents' own words.

by Dominique Wong, 09 January 2018

Electronic Parking Meters to Be Installed Across Beijing to Replace Workers

Every public roadside parking space in all of Beijing’s six districts and Tongzhou will be equipped with new meters by 2019.

by That's Beijing, 26 May 2017

85% of Migrants Feel They 'Don't Belong' in First-Tier Cities

A survey of young people working in China's tier one cities reveal a surprising disconnect between migrants and their chosen homes.

by Rachel Deason, 24 February 2017

China Ranking Expats by 'Talent' in New Work Permit System Launching Next Month

New government scheme to encourage top level foreign talent.

by Jonty Dixon, 13 September 2016

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