What social pressures do plus-size people face in China? And what does body positivity look like in a country that prizes skinniness above all else?br br We spoke to a young plus-size model and plus-size clothing seller, who are building businesses off a growing awareness of different body shapes.br br This is the pilot episode of our new series, “What’s It Like,” which explores social issues in China through intimate, personal stories.br br If you liked this video, we have more human interest stories, such as:br br The People Saving Hong Kong’s Neon Lightsbr br Why the World’s Best Dragon Boaters Are Women Farmersbr br br **FOLLOW US ON IG, TWITTER, AND FACEBOOK:br br Producers: Venus Wu and Daisy Daibr Narrator: Venus Wubr Videographer: Frentee Ji br Editors: Frentee Ji and Joel Rochebr Animator: Ray Nganbr Mastering: Joel Rochebr br Music: Audio Networkbr br This story mentions Taobao, a product of Alibaba. Alibaba is the parent company of the South China Morning Post, which incubates Goldthread.