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Ken Ip

Pearls and Irritations

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How East Asia’s internet cafes became a cheap urban refuge

How East Asia’s internet cafes became a cheap urban refuge

Across East Asia, internet cafes are no longer just places to get online. They have become cheap accommodation, workspaces and informal safety nets...

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Pearls and Irritations

Ken Ip