This Day In History: Mao Coins Communist Slogan 'Serve the People'

Though death befalls all men alike, it may be weightier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather...

by Ned Kelly, 08 September 2023

This Day In History: Opium Smoking Sugar Broker Takes Shanghai

Never underestimate an emaciated, opium smoking Cantonese ex-sugar broker...

by Ned Kelly, 07 September 2023

Cigars, Coffins & Concubines: Dogmeat, China's Basest Warlord

The day warlord Zhang Zongchang found out that it's a dog eat dog world.

by Ned Kelly, 03 September 2023

This Day in History: The Central China Floods of 1931

The deadliest natural disaster ever recorded.

by Ned Kelly, 25 August 2023

This Day in History: First NBA Team to Play Basketball in China

On August 24, 1979, the Washington Bullets became the first professional US sports team invited to China.

by Josh Parker, 24 August 2023

Explainer: The Story of Qixi, AKA Chinese Valentine's Day

The Disney-worthy tale of the weaving girl and the cowherd.

by Ella Wong, 18 August 2023

​Actor Van de Grac's Journey to Chinese Screens

We interviewed Spanish actor Van de Grac to learn about scoring lead roles in China.

by Kirby John Carney, 15 August 2023

Taoye Boutique Hotel: A Gateway to Zhejiang's Historic Villages

Taoye is able to find a sustainable route forward that honors and values the past while providing for its future.

by Sophie Steiner, 20 July 2023

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