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"As a Yunnan native, I can’t believe I’m feeling like an outsider in my own hometown right now."

Chinese New Year is the time for a joyous, cherished family gathering for many; But for women in my household, it’s more of a draining week-long slog.

Navigating cultural and language barriers, the senior pair have enjoyed a sweet life in China for over a decade. Now, at ages 57 and 69, they've opened a lovely bakery in Changsha, a non-metropolitan yet increasingly vibrant city in southern China.