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Hannah Pierce-Carlson and the Line Between East and West

American-born Hannah Pierce-Carlson lives in Vietnam, where she spends her time teaching English to middle class children and photographing their daily lives. Those daily lives seem to mostly be made up of Dora the Explorer, American-style video-game arcades, and overweight children. Full story

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Strolling the Thames in China

VICE correspondent Ryan Duffy takes a stroll with some tour guides through Thames Town in Songjiang, China. The British-style town is part of the "One City, Nine Towns" plan that China has established for the outskirts of Shanghai. Full story

In China, Tigers Are Being Farmed Like Chickens

Tigers are some of the biggest victims of the wildlife trade, with the rare cats' bones coveted for traditional medicine and their coats prized as rugs. In Vietnam, tiger parts are so valuable that they make better bribes than cash. And in China, they are in such high demand that… Full story

North Korea Is Frighteningly Boring

Last November, Maxime Delvaux went to North Korea, which isn't easy for a photographer. He entered as a tourist and was given a permanent guide and driver. Like many visitors to the hermit kingdom, he was only allowed to see approved sites. The resulting images document the count… Full story

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The VICE Guide to North Korea

VICE founder Shane Smith romps around the hermit kingdom. Full story

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Book Reviews - The Down & Out Issue

Nothing can top Sex in Asia. Full story