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Welcome to Dongguan ... "A city with idyllic charm and blooming with opportunities. A city
that you think you might know, but which holds many surprises."
In Dongguan, you'll find: Widespread prostitution in China's sex capital. A cultural hub for
opera and basketball
Air pollution and factory buildings. The world's top digital manufacturers
Illegal drugs and gambling. Landmarks including an *** incinerator
Donggaun's negative image became all too real after state media exposed rampant prostitution
there. Internet users have since been at pains to defend the city's reputation.
Initially people were angry that Dongguan was 'picked on'. Within days Weibo and WeChat
users began a campaign highlight 'the other side of Dongguan'. People have also been sharing
a blog apparently by a migrant worker who describes daily life in Dongguan. It seems
to be miles apart from the world of sex workers and their clients
It's difficult to pinpoint who started the trend. The city's information board says:
"Where there is contradiction, there is also beauty".
So is it fair to call Dongguan China's sex capital? Or are social media users right to
point out the positive? Conflicting views about the city's image remain.