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

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

Dear Jamie: How Do I Pick Between a Baby and My Dog?

Got a problem? Ask Jamie. This month, how to choose between parenthood and man's best friend...

by That's PRD, 19 October 2016

That's PRD Writing Contest 2016 Editor's Choice Winners

Thank you again to everyone who submitted work. We hope you enjoy the following stories!

by That's PRD, 23 June 2016

Chinese chat: A poetic aside

Shock your friends with your ability to recite a well-known poem by Xi Murong.

by That's PRD, 28 August 2015

Is enough being done to support students' mental?

In just one week in October last year, Shenzhen saw a 10-year-old, a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old kill themselves by jumping from tall buildings.

by That's PRD, 17 August 2015

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