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

Meet the Clowns Bringing Laughter to China's Migrant Children

The Toad King and Frog Emperor raise a smile.

by Aron Solomons, 06 December 2019

Man on the Street: Public Washroom Attendant

Of mice and the men's room.

by Matthew Bossons, 21 June 2018

#TBT: What Migrant Work is Really Like

An undercover investigation into the lives of a migrant worker family.

by That's Shanghai, 15 March 2018

#TBT: One Migrant Worker's Search for Love in Shanghai

A migrant worker in Shanghai shares his experiences on dating in the city.

by That's Shanghai, 04 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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