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Dongguan
The Collapse of China’s Pearl River Manufacturing Center
The collapse of activity in the manufacturing hub of Dongguan is a sign of what’s to come for the Chinese economy.
Chinese Shoe Manufacturers Fall on Hard Times
In a city in southern China, workers are being left unpaid as the owners of shoe manufacturing companies are disappearing.
China’s Sex Industry ‘Too Big to Fail’
China has launched a high-profile campaign against prostitution recently, but it is such a significant industry that many question whether a sustained crackdown is even possible.
Crackdown on Sex Industry in China Draws Surprise Public Rebuke
An official exposé of a sex industry inspires anger from the public.
China’s Top 10 ‘Monster’ Cities
Chinese bloggers recently created a list of what they called China’s top 10 “monster” cities, mocking much-touted modernization and improvement measures that are actually causing many problems.
Chinese University Makes New Students Sign ‘Suicide Waivers’
Students entering a university in southern China are now expected to sign an agreement absolving the institution of responsibility should they commit suicide.
