This Day in History: Bloody Saturday, Shanghai's Darkest Day

New York Times bestselling author's new book on the 1937 Japanese bombing of the city.

by Ned Kelly, 12 August 2022

This Day in History: Pearl S. Buck's 'The Good Earth' Published

Hailed in the West as the most important book about China since 'The Travels of Marco Polo'.

by Ned Kelly, 02 March 2023

This American Reporter Drove a Taxi in China for Years, Here's His Story

There are many ways to see China. Frank Langfitt chose the lesser trodden route: he drove a taxi.

by Bryan Grogan, 09 August 2019

Banned from Taobao: Foreign Books, Games, DVDs and More

The e-commerce giant has begun cracking down on foreign media being sold on its platform.

by That's, 12 March 2017

Chinese Netizens Mock Awkward Kids' Sex Ed Book

Netziens took to Weibo to discuss the awkward images of a Sex Ed book designed for children.

by Daniel Mannering, 22 February 2016

Buy Ultimate Travel Guide 'Explore China' Now

Unlock the mysteries of the most populous country on the planet, including historical sites, scenic nature spots, local delicacies to savor and more.

by That's, 07 September 2018

Tianjin's Otherworldly New Library Is Actually Filled with Fake Books

Tianjin's new library is great for Instagrammers, but not so great for book lovers.

by Emily Guzman, 24 November 2017

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