Meet 5 of China's Strangest Cryptids

You may be familiar with the bigfoot and Loch Ness monster, but what about China's assortment of mysterious creatures?

by Matthew Bossons, 11 October 2015

7 Spooky Chinese Urban Legends

​With October being the scariest month of the year, it seems as good a time as any to dive into the Middle Kingdom’s eeriest folklore.

by That's PRD, 29 October 2019

Virtual Gold: Why Beijing is Leading China's Bitcoin Revolution

We speak to the miners, entrepreneurs and visionaries making digital currency happen.

by Noelle Mateer, 05 September 2016

This Day in History: Aleister Crowley Summons Demon in Shanghai

In 1906, the occultist, mystic, magician and self-proclaimed Beast 666 came to Shanghai to summon his Holy Guardian Angel...

by Ned Kelly, 20 April 2023

Flirt in Chinese with these Mandarin Pickup Lines, Compliments & Love Phrases

Looking to ask someone out on a date or declare your love in Chinese? We've compiled a bunch of conversational Mandarin phrases to help you out.

by That's, 14 February 2019

The Rise of Whale and Dolphin Captivity in China

Years after the documentary Blackfish made the capture and display of marine mammals taboo in the West, China is just beginning to dive into the act.

by Matthew Bossons, 14 April 2017

9 Badass Women in Chinese History

Here are nine of the most fearsome and intelligent women to ever have lived.

by Jonty Dixon, 08 March 2023

12 of the Biggest Amusement Parks in China

China's experiencing a burgeoning amusement park boom. A look at some of the parks that will be competing for your holiday budget.

by Andrew Chin, 28 July 2016

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