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The KMT Veterans of China on The Wrong Side of History

'I only wish to be treated fairly. I fought against the Japanese, why on earth did I become a war criminal?'

by Karoline Kan, 29 August 2019

Legendary Hong Kong Impresario Andrew Bull and Wife Sally Kwok

"At one party confetti cannons were stuffed with US$10,000 full of bills and fired off every half an hour, showering the dance floor with cash.”

by Ned Kelly, 12 July 2019

Asia's Largest Plastic Surgery Hospital is in China, We Paid a Visit

A visit to Asia's largest plastic surgery hospital.

by That's, 26 March 2020

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

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

This Day in History: Nelson Mandela's Changing Relationship with China

South African leader's close links with the Middle Kingdom.

by James Griffiths, 03 December 2021

The Life of Lao She, the First People's Writer

All about the 20th century Chinese author's serious satire.

by Tom Lee, 08 August 2019

#TBT: An Exclusive Interview with Fashion Legend Guo Pei

China's first couturiere and fashion empress Guo Pei talks inspiration and gravity-defying dresses.

by That's Shanghai, 08 March 2018

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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.

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