Women-only subway carriages during rush hour are being suggested as a way to keep Beijing's female passengers free from overcrowding and harassment. "Beijing's subway is so crowded during rush hour and women are at a disadvantage in both strength and... ...full story at People's Daily
from People's Daily on Tue, May 05 2009
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