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Underneath School Campuses: A Short History of Public Cemeteries in Taipei City
In Taiwan, many school campuses are said to have been built upon the site of public cemeteries. This article will probe into the mystery of school campuses by looking at the history of public cemeteries and the founding of several schools in Taipei City.
The City and the City: Migrant Workers Are Getting Pushed out of Shenzhen
For migrant labourers in Shenzhen, living in an “urban village” is the only affordable option. But now even that is under threat.