The Danwei System: China’s Urban Past
The danwei, or "work-unit", was the fundamental building block of urban life in Maoist China, a unique geographical system that merged home, work, and all social services into a single…
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The danwei, or "work-unit", was the fundamental building block of urban life in Maoist China, a unique geographical system that merged home, work, and all social services into a single…