中文 The first sex toy shop in Beijing opened in 1992, and there are now an estimated 2,000 “adult …
Category: Interviews
Proud of the Propaganda
Zha Xi is a Tibetan migrant who moved to Beijing several years ago in search of better economic prospects. A Buddhist, he is part of a group of Tibetan migrants …
The Top Tout in Town
John, the top tout in Beijing’s tourist entertainment district Tout (n.) Someone who publicly solicits customers in a bold way. “Hello, want beer?” “Hi, this great bar! Come inside!” “Good …
Let’s Dance
Beijing street dancers Lang Xin Long (left) and Liu Hong Wei (right) 中文 Liu Hong Wei and Lang Xin Long are two young, aspiring dancers who have moved to Beijing …
Down and Out in Beijing: The Story of a Migrant Beggar
Old Zhao in front of Propaganda nightclub in Wudaokou, Beijing 中文 “Old Zhao” is an elderly bearded beggar who spends his evenings working the streets of Wudaokou (五道口), in Beijing’s …