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

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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