The Fall of Guangdong's Urban Villages, Migrants' Last Refuge

Urban villages provide affordable housing in a vibrant setting. They're also being steadily destroyed.

by Bailey Hu, 29 May 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

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

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

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

#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

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

Man on the Street: Public Washroom Attendant

Of mice and the men's room.

by Matthew Bossons, 21 June 2018

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