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This Day in History: China’s First KFC Opens by Tiananmen Square
On November 12, 1987, KFC made its debut in China near Qianmen in Beijing.
by Emily Guzman, 12 November 2021
Xi Jinping Meets Obama in Beijing, Praises Him for Sino-US Relations
Two weeks after Trump's high-profile visit to China, former president Barack Obama met with Xi Jinping during his five-day tour of Asia and Europe.
by Emily Guzman, 04 December 2017
Mass Evictions of Migrants Spark Public Outcry in Beijing
Thousands of migrants are being evicted from their homes due to the citywide safety inspections currently sweeping over Beijing.
by Emily Guzman, 29 November 2017
Police Investigate Child Abuse Claims at Another Beijing Kindergarten
Another Beijing kindergarten is under police investigation following claims of suspected child abuse.
by Emily Guzman, 28 November 2017
Tianjin's Otherworldly New Library Is Actually Filled with Fake Books
Tianjin's new library is great for Instagrammers, but not so great for book lovers.
by Emily Guzman, 24 November 2017
Beijing Enlists Foreign Experts to Help Make it Snow for 2022 Olympics
The Beijing Organizing Committee has formed a "snow affairs work team" dedicated to making and preserving snow for the Olympics.
by Emily Guzman, 26 October 2017
New 'Super HSR' Could Cut SH-BJ Train Ride to 30 Minutes
Getting to Beijing from Shanghai in just 30 minutes sounds pretty great.
by Emily Guzman, 19 September 2017
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