This Day in History: The Death of Puyi, China’s Last Emperor

Puyi was only 3 years old when he sat on the 'Dragon Throne.'

by Tristin Zhang, 17 October 2023

China, Here Are Your 2020 Public Holidays

It's time to start planning your next adventure, because the General Office of the State Council has just released the 2020 public holiday schedule.

by That's, 21 November 2019

Lost Your Phone in China? Here's What You Should Do First

Hint: it's definitely not call the police.

by Jocelyn Richards, 23 January 2017

Explainer: The Story Behind Dragon Boat Festival

What's with all these dragon boats anyway?

by Cathy Wu, 20 June 2023

How Rising Sea Levels Could Change Life in China Forever

How is the most populous nation on the planet responding to the threat of rising sea levels and flooding?

by Ryan Gandolfo, 23 July 2021

Here Are 7 Search Engines to Use in China When Bing Won't Load

It's time to venture outside your digital comfort zone...

by Ryan Gandolfo, 24 January 2019

Explainer: Just What Exactly Are the 'Two Sessions'?

What are the Two Sessions? Should you care? We're here to answer your questions.

by Lucas dos Santos, 02 March 2021

Explainer: How May 1 Became International Workers' Day

Why does China have a holiday for wrongly executed US terror suspects?

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 26 April 2023

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