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Paulinho Gives Chinese Driver His Mercedes-Benz As Farewell Gift

The kind gesture is but one demonstration of Paulinho's character, with his years in China punctuated by moments of similar generosity.

by Jesse Pottinger, 16 August 2017

China Bans Weird, Complicated Company Names

Names like 'King of Nanning, Guangxi, and His Friends Trading Co. Ltd.' are no longer suitable.

by Jesse Pottinger, 16 August 2017

Former Official Gets Life in Prison for Prostitution Ring in Dongguan

All Liang Yaohui's properties will be seized as a result of the guilty verdict and he will remain incarcerated for the rest of his life.

by Matthew Bossons, 16 August 2017

Tiny Pod-Style Gyms are the Latest Trend to Take Over Beijing

Each mini-gym measures five square meters and contains a treadmill, AC unit, fan, air purifier and a TV.

by Justine Lopez, 16 August 2017

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Laosiji

Literally meaning "an old driver," a Laosiji basically knows everything.

by Mia Li, 16 August 2017

Paulinho Paid €7.5 Million of His Own Money for Barcelona Move, Say Catalans

Surprising and possibly unprecedented.

by Jesse Pottinger, 16 August 2017

New Photos Reveal 'World's Tallest Atrium' Being Constructed in Beijing

Leeza SOHO will house the tallest central atrium in the world and is expected to be completed in 2018.

by Justine Lopez, 15 August 2017

HK Architects Build Earthquake-Proof Home with Rubble in Yunnan

Mainly made up of clay, sand and straw, the house can reportedly withstand a 9.0 magnitude quake.

by Bailey Hu, 15 August 2017

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I don't know whether to tell him to keep up the good work or to suck my foreign ***k. The flow is good and the chorus is catchy, but I fear the average listener is not going to be able to tell the difference between a foreign friend and a 瓜老外. This is just an extension of the growing nationalism present in China now. On the other hand, he is right in that there are some foreigners who do just what he is talking about. But, as long as we are considered exotic or special to the Chinese, such treatment will continue on both sides. "Check your privilege" goes both ways.

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In Case You Missed It…

Paulinho Gives Chinese Driver His Mercedes-Benz As Farewell Gift

Paulinho Gives Chinese Driver His Mercedes-Benz As Farewell Gift

China Bans Weird, Complicated Company Names

China Bans Weird, Complicated Company Names

Former Official Gets Life in Prison for Prostitution Ring in Dongguan

Former Official Gets Life in Prison for Prostitution Ring in Dongguan

Tiny Pod-Style Gyms are the Latest Trend to Take Over Beijing

Tiny Pod-Style Gyms are the Latest Trend to Take Over Beijing

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Laosiji

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Laosiji

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