The Flower World

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Strangers in China

SupChina

23 episodes

2 months ago

Strangers in China features voices from the edges of an emergent new China.

We talk to people with unique perspectives on Chinese society: dissident voices, queer voices, marginalized voices. Some belong to those who push boundaries creatively, while others are just fighting to be seen. All are uniquely Chinese.

All too often, stories about China fail to navigate the many nuances of Chinese society, and overlook those who think or live differently. We’re here to listen closely and illuminate their stories.

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Strangers in China features voices from the edges of an emergent new China.

All too often, stories about China fail to navigate the many nuances of Chinese society, and overlook those who think or live differently. We’re here to listen closely and illuminate their stories.

Support Strangers in China on Patreon: patreon.com/strangersinchina

Subscribe to Strangers in China to hear voices from another side of the China story.

Instagram: @strangersinchina

Twitter: @strangerinchina

Society & Culture

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The Flower World

Strangers in China

37 minutes 42 seconds

4 years ago

The Flower World

Xiao Xiao runs a vintage shop in Shanghai. But it’s her particular sensibility and artistry that turned the place into something really beautiful. She certainly cares about making money and success, but the Flower World has something that is really lacking in trendy neighborhoods around Shanghai — it has a soul. There are so many places around the city that reflect the brutal consumerist cynicism that pervades Shanghai’s retail market. But Xiao Xiao’s love for quirky objects and her deep understanding of secondhand fashion have created a cloistered little paradise on Julu Road. In this episode, Clay speaks with her about the store, and her success in pumping some color back into the heart of a cold city. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.