Photographer Adrian Fisk traveled to China and asked the young people he met to tell them about their worries and woes:

“After watching television I have many ideas, but am unable to realize them.” Yunnan, Luo Zheng Chui, 30 years old, farmer.

“When people leave their village to live in the city, it becomes very hard for them to go back.” Hubei, Song Jing Ping, 22 years old, migrated from 400 km away, runs two basic restaurants with her fiance.

“I want to save people’s lives.” Qinghai, Heng She Dong, 16 years old, junior high school student.

“Do not judge China from the media, because the real China is not on the papers.” Beijing, Lim, 22 years old, political science student.

The entire series is heartbreaking. But even worse are the comments sneering at the kids who chose to express themselves in English, calling them arrogant and traitorous.

Goddammit people.