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https://thechinaproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/147AC1D5-0719-493B-9098-E65EE32C1B56.jpeg20001200Indoor climbing has exploded in popularity among young professionals in China, especially among women and LGBTQ communities. We asked two queer women to share their experiences on and off the wall.