This Day in History: China’s First KFC Opens by Tiananmen Square

On November 12, 1987, KFC made its debut in China near Qianmen in Beijing.

by Emily Guzman, 12 November 2021

China Bans Foreigners Entering Country Amid COVID-19

Foreign nationals with Chinese visas and residence permits will temporarily not be allowed to enter the country.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 27 March 2020

This Day in History: The 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony

A look back at the first ever Olympics to be hosted in China.

by Grace Mulamba, 08 August 2022

The 10 Most Shameless Chinese Ripoffs of 2016

We've counted down the worst Chinese ripoffs, fakes and knockoffs of 2016.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 23 December 2016

We Visited the Infamous Laos-China Border Town of Boten

Until 2011, Boten was known for casinos, brothels and nightclubs – all the trappings of a weekend getaway for Yunnan residents looking for a walk on the wild side.

by Matthew Bossons, 27 November 2019

Why Do Chinese People Keep Throwing Coins into Plane Engines?

Is it for luck or just plain ol' stupidity? You be the judge.

by Naomi Lounsbury, 15 March 2019

We Tried McDonald's New Michelin Star Burgers

We tested those new Michelin burgers from McDonald's. But were we lovin' it?

by Rachel Deason, 15 December 2016

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