Overwhelmed by responsibilities


TURNING 20 is the start of adulthood. It is supposed to be a wonderful time when one works hard to chase after dreams and looks forward to the future.

But for Xiao Liu (not her real name) from Yunnan province in south-western China, the future is bleak.

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