It is human nature to seek out information that confirms beliefs and biases we already have; that approach can be much easier than having to seek deeper, more complicated truths. We find this tendency to be particularly common when it comes to our country, China, where appearances often tell a very different story from the reality they conceal. So when we had a chance to explore the story of a controversial mayor in the ancient city of Datong, we knew we had a chance to go far beyond traditional reporting on China, and challenge ourselves to see more.
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