Silent and Listening
Thoughts on The Wall Dancers by Yi-Ling Liu
For Westerners, it may be tempting to read stories from China about forced labor or gaming restrictions and simply respond, “I would never.” It’s understandable, if not forgivable, since our media pushes that take so hard (and don’t get me started on the absolute clown car that is the US federal government).
That’s where Yi-Ling Liu comes in. Recognizing her role as a sort of traveler between segregated Eastern and Western audiences, she relishes exploring the nuance behind life in China1.
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