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This Day in History: First NBA Team to Play Basketball in China

On August 24, 1979, the Washington Bullets became the first professional US sports team invited to China.

by Josh Parker, 24 August 2023

This Day in History: Deng Xiaoping's Historic Visit to the US

This was the first time that a top Chinese leader visited America since the founding of the PRC in 1949.

by Jonathan Zhong, 29 January 2023

I Spent a Week in North Korea with Dennis Rodman

Dennis didn't know the first thing about the DPRK: not even the difference between North and South. He was just along for the ride.

by Simon Cockerell, 23 April 2020

Foreigners Can Now Invest in China's Domestic Stock Market

In a move to further open up its stock markets, the countries top security regulator approved a regulation in which foreign individual investors can have onshore security accounts.

by That's, 18 September 2018

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

Melania Trump Visits Great Wall, Jared Kushner Sneaks Into Silk Market

Melania and Jared taking in Beijing's tourist traps while Trump made his way to Vietnam.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 11 November 2017

Here's What Was on the Menu at Xi's Banquet for Trump Last Night in Beijing

Kung pao chicken and... Great Wall Wine?

by Bridget O'Donnell, 10 November 2017

PHOTOS: Xi Holds Huge Welcoming Ceremony for Trump in Beijing

Featuring the Chinese military band playing 'Stars and Stripes Forever.' Plus: Melania visited a primary school.

by That's Beijing, 09 November 2017

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