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Pain killers, particularly OxyContin, have for years been abused by no small We're giving away tickets to some number of US citizens (1.7 million in 2015), but what does that have to do with China? of the very best events in the Pearl As recently as February of this year, China expanded its list of Western medicines reimbursable by public health insurance schemes from 133 to 1,297, signaling a new River Delta, alongside a host of free era of more affordable Western medication and liberal prescription. meals and other goodies. Follow our OxyContin, heralded as a “global bestseller” with few side effects in various medical training sessions on the mainland, already enjoys a 60 percent market share official WeChat feeds and sign up of cancer-related pain relief in China. And though China has long remained cautious for our weekly newsletter for your about painkillers following its history with opium abuse, attitudes appear to be chance to win major prizes! To stay shifting in the country that stands to be one of the most lucrative markets for drug companies like Purdue Pharma, OxyContin’s manufacturer. up to date, visit www.thatsmags. It’s not all gloom and doom, however, as we also introduce a myriad of alternative com or scan the QR codes below and methods used to treat pain in the second half of the cover story, sharing words from experts in physical therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic and traditional Chinese medicine. follow our WeChat accounts. Turn to p40 to read the whole story. If you prefer a lighter read, our photo essay on p16 featuring an entertaining narrative about sneaking into an abandoned amusement park in Guangzhou might be more your style. Or, everyone’s favorite Dear Jamie column on p52, where your sincere (though often comical) questions about life – especially life in China – are answered. We all know Watsons and Evian are the priciest bottled water brands at 7-11, but just how much would the most luxurious water in the world set you back? Find out on ThatsGuangzhou p24, where our Shanghai-based editor-in-chief Dominic Ngai explores the work of a water sommelier (yes, that’s a thing). In Arts, we’ve got the story behind Higher Brothers – a rising rap foursome from Chengdu who are all the rage overseas (and on YouTube), but not so much in China, so it’s okay if you haven’t heard of them yet (p36). Finally, as always, our Eat and Drink section is packed with cool new eateries to check out this month, from La Medina and 13 Factories in Guangzhou to Minikor and Luxury bar in Shenzhen. ThatsShenzhen Here’s to enjoying a long, lazy, sizzling summer! Cheers, Jocelyn Richards Hourly updates on news, Editor-in-Chief current affairs and general weirdness from around the PRD and China. 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JUL 15-16 LKF Beer and Music Fest THE WRAP 6 | GZ | JULY 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM CITY On Dangerous Grounds Inside Guangzhou’s deserted amusement park, p16 Instagram of the Month Chinese Slang P10 P11 8 | GZ | JULY 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM MAN ON THE STREET SOLE MAN Curbside Cobbler Text and photo by Jocelyn Richards our shoes don’t need mending,” the same business in the same location with much in eight years, he says the quality of a cobbler surnamed Hu says as (mostly) the same prices for the past eight shoes has: “you used to be able to wear shoes “Yhe extends a stained cloth bag years. Well that and the free rent. And his from your childhood. Now a pair only lasts towards a woman who looks to be in her 70s. bro-like relationship with local chengguan. one to two years.” It hasn’t noticeably af- “That strap here, see…” He pulls a plastic san- Originally from Hunan, Hu admits he fected his business, however, as the greater dal from her bag. “It’s secure, don’t worry. I’m taught himself everything he knows (“there frequency of worn-out shoes compensates for not going to charge you.” At those words, the are no real techniques required in shoe re- the fact that half of Hu’s potential customers woman’s pursed lips soften into a grin. pair”) and enjoys the job to the extent that it today prefer to just buy a new pair. She chats with Hu for a few minutes until challenges him more than his previous work Shrugging off the particulars, Hu divulges a young man arrives, demanding to see heels as a bao’an. what he likes most about his work. “I have he dropped off the day before. “In that bag Fixing the tips on a pair of heels costs the more freedom with this job. I can do what there,” Hu signals. I want. Not like other manual labor for mi- The young man lifts two nude stilettos began his business in 2009. Hu says cobblers grants.” and peers intently at the rubber tip on each downsame todaythe street (RMB8) charge as it RMB15-20 did when hefor firstthe “So you can take days off,” we observe. heel. “Can you tell if they’re even?” He asks. same service, but they have rent to pay. “Oh no!” Hu erupts.