Beijing Women presents four short stories: "Lipstick," "Qipao," "Ginger," and "Beijing Women"--stories about how contemporary Chinese women must learn to survive in China's new market economy, and their inner struggles in a society full of moral ambiguity. These women come to Beijing to "advance themselves" or leave Beijing for the coastal economic zone of Hainan to explore new opportunities. They make their living in various ways: working as PR...