Message of Japanese feminist Chizuko Ueno resonates in China

Books fly off shelves as fame grew after University of Tokyo speech

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Japanese sociologist Chizuko Ueno's book "Genkai kara Hajimaru" has become a sensation in China. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)

SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- Books by Japanese sociologist Chizuko Ueno have struck a chord with women in China as they strive to succeed in society with persistent gender biases.

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