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Journalist Stephen Claypole Reflects on His 1972 Trip to China

Peeking behind the bamboo curtain: Stephen Claypole recalls the 1972 press delegation to Shanghai.

by That's Shanghai, 27 September 2023

From Sightings to Alien Sex: A Brief History of UFOs in China

The truth is out there – has been for ages…

by That's Shanghai, 07 May 2020

Meet the Chinese Musician Who is Nuts About Festive Nutcrackers

Nuts for nutcrackers: one shop owner's obsession.

by That's Shanghai, 05 December 2019

China's Unregistered Bodyguard Boom

The rise of Shanghai's private security industry.

by That's Shanghai, 28 November 2019

China's Lightning Fast High-Speed Train Network Revolution

How China's high-speed network is transforming the country.

by That's Shanghai, 21 November 2019

How the NBA Captured China's Sporting Heart

A look back at the history of the NBA in China, and how the American basketball league soared in popularity in the Middle Kingdom.

by That's Shanghai, 10 October 2019

We Spoke to a Sexologist About China’s Bedroom Revolution

Polygamy, homosexuality and premarital sex.

by That's Shanghai, 19 September 2019

Meet the Man Who Cooked for Chairman Mao

The unique culinary history of chef Dong Linfa.

by That's Shanghai, 25 July 2019

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Thanks for the overview of the new HSK standards. It gave me a much better picture of the changes in the exam. I've also found vocabulary lists for the new HSK levels: https://www.hackchinese.com/exams/New%20HSK%203. It looks like a good resource for HSK test preparation.

Jina

April 27, 2021 at 18:10 pm

Indeed.. Good writing.

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April 14, 2021 at 18:44 pm

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January 17, 2021 at 9:45 am

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