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What Sex Workers Can Tell Us About China’s Transformation
Scholar Ding Yu explains how sex work reflects changing times, from ‘xiaojie’ to ‘compensated dating.’

Gay Mom Asks China’s Congress to Allow IVF for Unmarried Women
Advocates say allowing procreation outside of marriage could boost lagging fertility rate.

After Watershed Year, Chinese Trans Activists Hold First Summit
A national conference wraps up a momentous year of transgender activism in China.

Chengdu, the Questionable Queer Capital of China
Does the city live up to its reputation as a gay hot spot?

Boom and Bust of Shenzhen’s International Schools
Some institutions shut within a year of opening in the thriving but chaotic industry.