Max Duncan

Max Duncan is an award-winning British journalist, filmmaker, and director of photography, producing documentaries and features with a particular focus on China, where he has worked for almost a decade. His recent work has been featured by media including The Guardian, The New York Times, The Telegraph, VICE, Al Jazeera, The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and Bloomberg. He previously reported for five years as a video journalist for Reuters news agency, based in Beijing.

Max divides his time between China and Europe, and speaks Mandarin and Spanish.

Last Updated: October 30, 2017

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10.31.17

Down from the Mountains (Reader-Friendly Version)

Max Duncan
At 14 years old, Wang Ying doesn’t want to be a mother. She scowls darkly as her younger brother and sister squabble in the corner while she does the housework. But she grudgingly cleans up after them and cooks them a potato stew, which they eat...

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10.31.17

Down From the Mountains

Max Duncan
At 14 years old, Wang Ying doesn’t want to be a mother. She scowls darkly as her younger brother and sister squabble in the corner while she does the housework. But she grudgingly cleans up after them and cooks them a potato stew, which they eat...