I live in an environment where most of the news is good news. In my opinion, this news is crap.
- Zola
HIGH TECH, LOW LIFE traces the evolution of two of China’s first citizen reporters as they navigate the ever-evolving political risks and the technical barriers created by what is commonly known as The Great Firewall. This inspiring story offers a glimpse of contemporary China and grassroots reporting through the lens of two unique individuals.
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This was my initial reaction, then I stopped seeing it, now I only do it when they come up to stare at me. It’s like a condensed version of the stages of grief…for anonymity.
(Source: china-memes)
Google marks International Women’s Day.
Fun fact:
Chinese call today 三八 (3/8), which is also a reappropriated name for dumb, nosy bitch. Because that’s what women are.
Dumb, nosy bitches.
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66-year-old Jiao Shuancheng sits by a lake near his home in the township of Lingao, Baishui County, Shaanxi province. His three children are migrant workers in the cit
Empty Chairs: A series of pictures from rural China, where only pieces of the family can move freely away due to government restrictions.
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61-year-old Wang Guixian and his wife Zhang Shumei in their front yard in the village of Ximawan, Jingbian County, Shaanxi province. They have four children that are making a living in the city.
Empty Chairs: A series of pictures from rural China, where only pieces of the family can move freely away due to government restrictions.
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Wu Huiqin and her two-year-old son in front of their house in the village of Shiping, Xunyang County, Shaanxi province. Her husband has left to earn their bread.
Empty Chairs: A series of pictures from rural China, where only pieces of the family can move freely away due to government restrictions.
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56-year-old Di Jinxing and his wife Ju Yulan in the yard in front of their cave dwelling. Their six daughter have left the village either through marriage to an outside family or relocation to the city to get a job.
Empty Chairs: A series of pictures from rural China, where only pieces of the family can move freely away due to government restrictions.
Shit [Chinese] Dads Say…
“Before I die, I want to see a united China. Both united with itself and with the world.” Great Wall of China, Wendy Xhang, 20 years old, law student studying in Canada.
Adrian Fisk’s photojournal of ordinary young Chinese people.
(Illiterate) “When I go to the big city, I feel like I don’t know anything.” Gansu, Yang Long Long, 30 years old, farmer.
Adrian Fisk’s photojournal of ordinary young people in China.
