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Gangs of Old Shanghai: The Broadway Mansions Gang

A who's who of old time organized crime.

by Paul French, 10 October 2019

Author Paul French on Shanghai's Laowai Gangsters & Beijing's Sordid Past

We chat with French about the new book, his collection of rare China photos and the laowai of decades past.

by Noelle Mateer, 07 March 2018

An Armchair Traveller's History of Beijing

A bluffer's guide to the capital's past.

by Oscar Holland, 03 December 2016

Still Writing Aged 94 – Renowned Chinese Author Yang Jiang

We take a look at author and translator Yang Jiang who once lived in Dongluojuan Hutong.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 29 March 2021

The Everyday Struggle of Beijing's Rickshaw Drivers

With the rise of shared bikes and the increased enforcement of traffic laws, Beijing's rickshaw drivers are struggling to get by.

by Justine Lopez, 22 July 2017

Beijing Museums & Parks Finally Reopen, But There’s a Catch

Culture vultures can finally visit Beijing’s major museums and parks – with some limitations.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 08 May 2020

New Sections of the Forbidden City to Open Soon

A path leading from Duanhong Bridge to the icehouse will open on September 29.

by Justine Lopez, 12 September 2016

Forbidden City Gets an Illuminating Makeover

As of Wednesday, previously dark hallways are now equipped with 120 lights to allow visitors to glimpse the historic structure.

by Justine Lopez, 19 May 2016

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