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Exploring Guangzhou's Urban Villages: Shipai, Xiancun

A look inside a couple of Guangzhou's fast-disappearing urban villages.

by Tristin Zhang and Jocelyn Richards, 30 May 2017

Guangzhou Bar Posts Sign Banning Foreign Customers

Mr. Pilot has posted a sign on their entrance that reads in English ‘Decline foreigners’ and ‘No drugs.’

by Matthew Bossons, 17 December 2019

Demolition Begins in Guangzhou's Xian Village

On November 21, authorities posted notices around Xian Cun informing residents of the start of a new construction project.

by Mabel Weng, 22 December 2016

Guangzhou Bar Forced to Remove Anti-Foreigner Sign

A bar in Guangzhou’s Liede area has been forced to remove a sign from its front entranceway that stated foreigners were not welcome on the premises.

by Matthew Bossons, 17 December 2019

Guangzhou Bar Apologizes for Foreigner Ban

In the aftermath of Mr. Pilot’s ban on foreign customers, the bar has released a statement outlining the reasons behind the decision.

by Matthew Bossons, 24 December 2019

New Restaurant: Paradise India

Curry and Kingfisher have found their way to Liede.

by Matthew Bossons, 23 April 2016

Man Climbs Guangzhou Bridge to Shave Head, Spends the Night

The incident began around 3pm, when a man wearing a black backpack scaled one of Liede Bridge's support cables.

by Matthew Bossons, 04 May 2017

New Restaurant: M9 Mable Nite Club

If we had a kuai for every time a restaurant or bar on Xingsheng Lu suddenly shuts down and magically reappears a few days later with a new name and decor, we'd be rich.

by Lena Gidwani, 03 May 2016

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