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World's First Simpsons Retail Stores Opening in China

In the words of Homer Simpson, 'Woo-hoo!'

by Bridget O'Donnell, 25 January 2016

Despite Alerts, Beijing Smog Actually Improved in 2015

The capital's PM2.5 levels dropped 16 percent in 2015, believe it or not.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 09 January 2016

Amazing Timelapse Shows Bridge Built in Just 43 Hours

Timelapse footage showing the rebuilding of Beijing's Sanyuanqiao in less than 48 hours goes viral.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 07 January 2016

Hundreds of Flights Canceled as Holiday Smog Hits China

China's air put on the naughty list as Christmas festivities go beyond index.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 26 December 2015

Stephon Marbury Gets Chinese Green Card

He's the first foreign basketball player to ever become a permanent resident of China.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 17 December 2015

China, Here Are Your 2016 Public Holidays

Time to book those Spring Festival tickets.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 14 December 2015

Find Your Way Through Beijing Smog with These Drawings

Netizens come to the rescue with these artsy drawings outlining famous Beijing landmarks against the smog.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 01 December 2015

Airpocalypse Off Scale as Beijing Goes 'Beyond Index'

Beijing issues highest smog alert of the year as Xi Jinping meets in Paris to discuss climate change.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 30 November 2015

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