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The Incredible Life of Isabel Crook, Chinese Medal of Friendship Recipient

Born in Chengdu, Sichuan in December of 1915, Isabel witnessed some of the biggest events of the 20th century through a Chinese lens.

by Matthew Bossons, 15 June 2020

Mamahuhu, the China Comedy Video Troupe Everyone Knows

The team behind comedy troupe Mamahuhu are unquestionably among China’s most celebrated entertainers

by Matthew Bossons, 30 June 2020

Chef and Writer Fuchsia Dunlop, the UK Expert on Sichuan Food

Dunlop is a critically acclaimed chef and food writer who has written multiple award-winning books on Chinese cuisine.

by Phoebe Kut, 16 June 2020

Meet Roberta Lipson, a Trailblazer in China's Healthcare Sector

Lipson is the CEO of New Frontier Health, which owns United Family Healthcare (UFH), a private healthcare operator in China worth USD1.4 billion.

by Phoebe Kut, 23 June 2020

Meet the China Daily Columnist Upholding the Immortal Science of Marxism

Since moving from the US to Beijing, Ian Goodrum has built an avid following, thanks largely to his insightful columns in China Daily and People’s World.

by Matthew Bossons, 17 June 2020

Stephon Marbury, From NBA All-Star to Chinese Basketball Legend

Stephon Marbury has lived his best life in China, moving to the Middle Kingdom in 2010 to play in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).

by Ryan Gandolfo, 27 June 2020

Ai Kesen, the First Naturalized Footballer to Score for China

Born in Brazil, made in the Middle Kingdom.

by Ned Kelly, 19 June 2020

Meet Allan Zeman, Hong Kong's Mr. Lan Kwai Fong

We know of very few people as devoted to their city as Dr. Allan Zeman.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 01 July 2020

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