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Gay Chinese Embracing Overseas Tours
Companies see market in LGBT travelers who value cultural experiences and exclusive, safe spaces.
Wedding Planner Reviving Naxi Traditions in China
The traditional soul-binding ceremony has lost favor among locals, but one company is trying to turn the tide.
Plus-Size Models Challenge China’s Beauty Standards
A maturing market for plus-size fashion brings models more opportunities alongside its own set of strict physical requirements.
My Life as a Gay Father of a Transgender Son
PFLAG volunteer tells Sixth Tone how he and his transgender son learned to stand up for each other.
Manchu, Once China’s Official Language, Could Lose Its Voice
With few practical incentives to preserve their language, 10 million Manchus have found their mother tongue in a critical state.
Six Paws Under: Funerals for China’s Furry Friends
The niche business of pet cremation is growing as animal lovers seek ways to honor their deceased companions.
Caring for China’s Smog Dogs
Pollution in major cities has long been a scourge to humans, but the health impact on pets shouldn’t be overlooked.
The Man Restoring Eastern China’s Iconic Circular Homes
In the face of government inaction, one individual is empowering locals to return their ‘tulou’ homes to former glory.
Sorority Gives China's One-Child Generation a Taste of Sisterhood
An entrepreneur builds a home and haven for young, professional “leftover women” in Shanghai.
When You Are Old, Chinese, and Gay
Gay, lesbian, and bisexual retirees in China are seeking companionship and acceptance in old age, but some are finding it harder than others.