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The dark history of Darlie Toothpaste

Learning to read Chinese is filled with surprises, but nothing prepares one for decoding the characters on a tube of Darlie Toothpaste (黑人牙膏), which literally translates as ‘Black...

by That's PRD, 09 July 2015

5 Things: Being a butler in the People's Republic

For this week's 5 Things we dive into the demanding work of China's butlers.

by That's PRD, 07 July 2015

Shenzhen then and now: OCT-Loft

OCT-Loft never went through the gentrification phase, instead going straight from pre-1980s industrial spaces to commercialization.

by That's PRD, 11 May 2015

5 Things: Driving in China

For this week’s 5 Things we're looking at the fascinating world of expat drivers in China.

by That's PRD, 24 February 2015

5 Things: How to Avoid Being Pickpocketed in China

Pickpockets are a common problem in many of the world’s cities. Here in China this is indisputably the case.

by That's PRD, 07 January 2015

Expats looking for a breath of fresh air away from Beijing

More expatriates are considering moving to coastal areas like Xiamen or Shenzhen to escape the much-publicized smog that has come to blight many cities such in-land cities such as Beijing....

by That's PRD, 23 April 2014