China's Unregistered Bodyguard Boom

The rise of Shanghai's private security industry.

by That's Shanghai, 28 November 2019

'The Farewell' Cinema Release Postponed in China

The release of The Farewell, one of the most hotly anticipated Chinese cinema releases of the year, has been postponed until further notice.

by Bryan Grogan, 27 November 2019

We Visited the Infamous Laos-China Border Town of Boten

Until 2011, Boten was known for casinos, brothels and nightclubs – all the trappings of a weekend getaway for Yunnan residents looking for a walk on the wild side.

by Matthew Bossons, 27 November 2019

Number of Young Smokers in China Has Risen By Almost 50%

The number people aged 15 to 24 who smoke has risen to 18.6% from 12.5% in 2013. That's a 48.8% increase over the course of just six years.

by Bryan Grogan, 26 November 2019

Tap that App: 1919, China's Rapidly Growing Liquor Retailer

From brick-and-mortar booze shop to bang for your buck, the 1919 app is a helpful tool for drinkers and those impromptu parties.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 26 November 2019

Let This Handheld Massage Gun Vibrate Away Your Muscle Pain

Feeling down? A massage gun may be just the thing to perk you up!

by That's, 26 November 2019

The Communist Divide: Cruising the China-North Korea Border

The PRC and the DPRK are two of five self-proclaimed communist states still in existence, and still, in 2019, relics of the conflict dot the two nations’ 1,416-kilometer border.

by Matthew Bossons, 26 November 2019

A Line in The Sand: Crossing the China-Mongolia Border

​North Asia is big sky country, which, as it usually does in this world, goes hand in hand with being long border country.

by Benjamin Plafker, 25 November 2019

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