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

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

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

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