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Jean, 72, a Chinese opera performer, poses for a portrait before performing at Kwai Chai Hong, a restored heritage alley in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, on Aug. 15, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kwai Chai Hong marked the Mid-Autumn Festival with the “Drama Queen” art installation, created in collaboration with local artist Tan Sher Lynn, blending elements of traditional Chinese opera with contemporary design to engage younger audiences and revitalize the city’s historic core.

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Photos: These bold women stand up for justice, rights … and freedom

by Kamala Thiagarajan March 8, 2026March 8, 2026

To mark International Women’s Day, we feature portraits and profiles of determined women around the world.

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