Looking back at the most memorable moments of 2015

In the first of a two-part series, China Daily reporters recall the stories and incidents that stood out last year.

Peng Yining: From tattoos to Tian'anmen

Best story: My favorite story of the year was a feature I wrote about young urban residents in big cities getting the needle. Although tattoos are often regarded as an art form primarily associated with criminals and gang members, most of my interviewees were "normal" people with decent jobs, who pay their taxes and love their families.