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

Lao Shanghairen: Former Red Guard Ge Yuqun

In this series, we revisit our 2011 interviews with ordinary senior citizens of Shanghai who lived through extraordinary times.

by That's Shanghai, 03 June 2016

Lao Shanghairen: Ji Lianzhen and Dong Yongkang

In this series, we revisit our 2011 interviews with ordinary senior citizens of Shanghai who lived through extraordinary times.

by That's Shanghai, 05 June 2016

Lao Shanghairen: Chen Tingtao on Media Censorship

In this series, we revisit our 2011 interviews with ordinary senior citizens of Shanghai who lived through extraordinary times.

by That's Shanghai, 09 June 2016

Lao Shanghairen: Wu Pei Kun and Li Yao Feng

In this series, we revisit our 2011 interviews with ordinary senior citizens of Shanghai who lived through extraordinary times.

by That's Shanghai, 06 June 2016

Lao Shanghairen: Hu Yun on a Life in the PLA

In this series, we revisit our 2011 interviews with ordinary senior citizens of Shanghai who lived through extraordinary times.

by That's Shanghai, 07 June 2016

Lao Shanghairen: Qian Yaqin on Cultural Revolution Ills

In this series, we revisit our 2011 interviews with ordinary senior citizens of Shanghai who lived through extraordinary times.

by That's Shanghai, 08 June 2016

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