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SocietySeeing China differently: Ultrarunner Ria Xi’s journey across the country

Chinese ultrarunner Ria Xi spent more than four months crossing nine provinces as part of a 20,000-kilometer run from Vladivostok to Cabo da Roca, setting a fastest known time for running across China. She said encounters with varied communities, regional traditions and welcoming residents gave her a new perspective on her home country.

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Seeing China differently: Ultrarunner Ria Xi’s journey across the country
Seeing China differently: Ultrarunner Ria Xi’s journey across the countrySociety