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The Canidrome of Frenchtown: When Shanghai Went to the Dogs

Greyhounds, monkey jockeys, football riots, dance floor brawls, political rallies, mass executions and denunciations.

by Ned Kelly, 22 June 2021

'Destination Peking' and Beijing's Original Hutong Hipsters

Paul French with 18 tales of foreigners who spent time in Peking in the first half of the 20th century.

by Paul French, 03 February 2021

Gangs of Old Shanghai: The Canidrome Tower Gang

A who's who of old time organized crime.

by Paul French, 23 September 2019

Gangs of Old Shanghai: The Giraldi Gang

A who's who of old time organized crime.

by Paul French, 24 September 2019

The Enduring Influence of the I Ching

We explore the classic text-cumsoothsayer, I Ching, to find out how it works and – more importantly –whether it still does

by Dr. Jonathan Chatwin, 08 January 2016

This Day in History: Birth of 'Lust, Caution' Author Eileen Chang

Writer of Lust, Caution born in Shanghai.

by Ned Kelly, 27 September 2023

Photos Show the Dramatic Evolution of Beijing's Hutongs from 1989-2013

A recent exhibition held in Beijing featured over 100 photos depicting just how much the city's hutongs have changed since the 1980s.

by Justine Lopez, 10 July 2017

Gangs of Old Shanghai: The Boychiks

A who's who of old time organized crime.

by Paul French, 17 September 2019

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