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How to Learn New Moon Cake Flavors Using Mandarin

Test out some moon cake questions on a friend to discover more fillings.
Sex, Lies & Saucy Postcards: Wallis Simpson in China...

Rumor has it she picked up tricks in the brothels of the East.
Escape to Jing Ting, a Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Retreat...

For a much needed city escape, there's Jing Ting in Zhujiajiao
This Day In History: Mao Coins Communist Slogan Serve...

Though death befalls all men alike, it may be weightier than Mount Tai or lighter...
This Day In History: Small Sword Society Take Shanghai...

Never underestimate an emaciated, opium smoking Cantonese ex-sugar broker...
Coffins, Cigars & Concubines: Dogmeat, China's Basest...

The day warlord Zhang Zongchang found out that it's a dog eat dog world.
9 Unforgettable Trips to Take Around China

Get outta town!
This Day in History: The Central China Floods of 1931...

The deadliest natural disaster ever recorded.
This Day in History: First NBA Team to Play Basketball...

On August 24, 1979, the Washington Bullets became the first professional US sports...
This Day in History: Shanghai Jews Fleeing Nazi Persecution...

The total number Jews arriving at the open port of Shanghai by sea and land between...
Explainer: The Story of Qixi, AKA Chinese Valentine's...

The Disney-worthy tale of the weaving girl and the cowherd.
This Day in History: The 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening...

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

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