A landmine warning sign in Sharen village

The singl life of maimed villagers is a little more bearable with canine companions.

 
The wooden stool serves as a wheelchair for this victim who has lost both her legs.

A villager is keeping her child company at home.

A landmine victim is putting on a shoe for his artificial limb.

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Since 2004, EO's senior photographer Luo Jian has been working on "China Corner", a photo project that focuses on overlooked communities impacted by China's urbanization and other processes. Different themes under this project will be featured in Photo Essay once a week. Luo is a graduate from the China News Academy. The accompanying essay was written by staff editors Ren Jie and Lin Li.