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Here's a Photo of Kanye as a Kid in Nanjing in 1987

Some Yeezy trivia many fans may not know: At the age of 10, Kanye West moved with his mother Donda to Nanjing, Jiangsu province, where Donda was a lecturer at Nanjing University. A recent...

by James Griffiths, 26 November 2013

Understanding the Hand Gestures and Face Masks of Chinese Opera

A breakdown of some of the most notable hand gestures and face masks that appear in Chinese opera performances.

by That's Beijing, 27 June 2019

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

The 10 Best Chinese Films of 2017

From box office bombs to record-breaking blockbusters, it's been an eventful year for domestic films in China.

by Erica Martin, 28 December 2017

The 10 Biggest Moments in Chinese Hip-Hop in 2017

'Ni you freestyle ma?'

by Erica Martin, 23 December 2017

Sir Ian McKellen Spotted at Shanghai's Marriage Market

The 'Lord of the Rings' actor, who's in town for the Shanghai International Film Festival, has been spotted around Shanghai and Beijing this week.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 12 June 2016

Shanghai Exhibition Center: The Palace of Sino-Soviet Friendship

The 'wedding cake' still stands today with a Soviet star atop its gilded spire.

by Ned Kelly, 05 March 2021

New Bear Grylls Show Starring Yao Ming, Fu Yuanhui Premieres Tonight

New documentary reality show 'Absolute Wild' takes Chinese celebrities on outdoor adventures.

by Jane Polubotko, 03 February 2017

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