Rebel Without a Cause: The Rise of Skate Culture in Beijing

City Slickers Rebel Beijing's streets pulse with skateboarder's grind. The Clash on Concrete Plains Skaters clash against concrete, defying gray city's order. Authorities brand them rebels; dissent is seen as skate culture itself "Repression breeds rebellion," says a skater.> The Rise of Rebellious Rides Beijing's youth rebel on sidewalks, defying pedestrian laws. Authorities push them to parks; skateboarding still thrives "We ride our own city," they proclaim in the shadows, Against forced conformity. Read more.