Jin Xing
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Issue Date
2012-02-08Author
Hacker, Randi
Publisher
Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas
Type
Recording, oral
Is part of series
Postcards from Asia;0252
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Broadcast Transcript: Like many countries, the issue of gender is complicated here in China. Women weren't supposed to rule but many of them did. Eunuchs were powerful because they were impotent. Great men were often undermined by beautiful women. Modern technology has added a new chapter to the gender issues. This chapter starts with a dancer named Jin Xing--who will be performing, by the way, at the Lied Center on February 23rd. Jin Xing is praised for the precision of her style, which she attributes to the many years she spent in the People's Liberation Army. Back when she was a man. Jin Xing is the first official transgendered Chinese citizen. Even in a country known for firsts, this is amazing. Boy oh boy. Or rather boy oh girl! #ceas #china #hacker
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This is one of hundreds of 60-second radio spots created by the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) for Kansas Public Radio (KPR). The purpose of this outreach program is to introduce the people of Kansas to the culture and current issues of East Asia.
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