El Piñal: The Lost 16th Century Spanish Outpost in South China

In 1598, Ming Dynasty authorities allowed a team of Spanish traders from Manila to set up shop in China’s PRD.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 25 September 2019

Gangs of Old Shanghai: The Swiss Gang

A who's who of old time organized crime.

by Paul French, 16 September 2019

Sex, Drugs & Bank Jobs: New Paul French Drama 'Peking Noir'

Meet the enigmatic Shura Giraldi.

by Ned Kelly, 11 January 2021

This Day in History: Lu Yongxiang – Shanghai's Forgotten Warlord

The decade after the fall of the Qing Dynasty was the age of warlordism.

by Dan Stein, 25 March 2021

'Destination Peking' and Beijing's Original Hutong Hipsters

Paul French with 18 tales of foreigners who spent time in Peking in the first half of the 20th century.

by Paul French, 03 February 2021

Gangs of Old Shanghai: The Canidrome Tower Gang

A who's who of old time organized crime.

by Paul French, 23 September 2019

Gangs of Old Shanghai: The Giraldi Gang

A who's who of old time organized crime.

by Paul French, 24 September 2019

Gangs of Old Shanghai: The Boychiks

A who's who of old time organized crime.

by Paul French, 17 September 2019

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