Flip-flops, a towel, and a ski mask?

• Position: NEWS & TRENDS - Social implications of being tan in China - Brief article

You may enjoy soaking up the sun at the beach, but in China many people go to great lengths to avoid the rays. The reason boils down to class: Tans have long been considered the mark of peasants who work outdoors, while fair skin is associated with privilege. With China's middle class exploding in recent years, the demand for serious sun-protection gear--including ski masks, arm-length gloves, tents, and wet...