Sinking Sells

Sex Sells

Robert Foyle Hunwick | China Books Review | 7th August 2025

Review of a book about sex work in China. The author provides an introduction to "the Chinese underworld of surly madams, hard-bitten hookers, predatory policemen and truculent johns" who orbit this illicit trade. Socialism is "not compatible with commodification of the body" and sex work has always been banned in the People's Republic. Other than to serve high-ranking party officials, of course (2,000 words)

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How To Leave A Sinking Nation

Atul Dev | Guardian | 14th August 2025

The highest point in the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu stands at 4.5 metres. By the year 2100, predictions show that 90 per cent of it will be underwater. The heat might make it uninhabitable before then. Although it is one of the least-visited countries in the world, tourists are already arriving to see the place before it disappears. The 11,000 residents of Tuvalu have to decide if, and when, to leave (5,900 words)