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This Day in History: When Charlie Chaplin Came to China
The King of Comedy's whistle-stop 1936 visit to the Pearl of the Orient.
by Ned Kelly, 08 March 2023
This Day In History: Mao Coins Communist Slogan 'Serve the People'
Though death befalls all men alike, it may be weightier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather...
by Ned Kelly, 08 September 2023
Explainer: Why Beijing Gets Central Heating Yet the South is Left in the Cold
When the ancient Huai River-Qin Mountains Line and the days of central planning combine...
by Ned Kelly, 05 November 2021
This Week in History: When Andy Warhol Came to China
In late 1982, Andy Warhol and a small entourage were invited on a VIP trip to Beijing, the Forbidden City and Great Wall.
by Ned Kelly, 29 October 2020
This Day in History: Haicheng Earthquake Prediction World First
On February 4, 1975, Chinese authorities claim to be the first to successfully predict an earthquake.
by Ned Kelly, 02 February 2023
This Day in History: Down to the Countryside Movement Launched
Chairman Mao proclaims 'We too have two hands, let us not laze about in the city.'
by Ned Kelly, 19 December 2022
Meet the Siberian Weasel, China's Urban Rat Catcher
Shanghai’s number one rat catcher
by Ned Kelly, 22 April 2021
Shanghai's Infamous Ward Road Gaol – The Alcatraz of the Orient
Conditions inside the Gaol were considered to be some of the harshest in the world.
by Ned Kelly, 18 May 2021
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