This Day in History: Hainan Island Becomes a Province

On April 13, 1988, Hainan Island and its surrounding island groups, formerly a division of Guangdong, were declared an independent province.

by Jesse Pottinger, 13 April 2023

Explainer: Mao Zedong or Mao Tse-tung? We Have the Answer

On paper, the Great Helmsman hasn't always had the same name.

by Jesse Pottinger, 26 August 2019

Air Pollution Could Be as Damaging to Lungs as Smoking, Researchers Claim

The research revealed that a ground-level ozone increase of just three parts per billion can have dire effects on lung health.

by Jesse Pottinger, 14 August 2019

KFC's Notorious 'Double Down' Sandwich Now in China and We Tried It

Colonel Sanders just shed a tear from beyond the grave.

by Jesse Pottinger, 06 August 2019

We Tried McDonald's Coca-Cola Chicken Wings and So Should You

Greasy wings with sugary syrup: a yes in our books - besides, healthy is overrated.

by Jesse Pottinger, 05 August 2019

Didi Fires 300,000 Drivers After Multiple Murders Last Year

The safety measure is the latest in a series of steps that the company has taken to improve passenger security.

by Jesse Pottinger, 03 July 2019

Beijing Police Officer Sentenced to 10 Years For Illegal Hukou Registrations

On top of his 10-year prison term, the court fined the officer RMB300,000 and demanded that he return the rest of his illegal revenue.

by Jesse Pottinger, 19 July 2018

We Tried Lay's Wasabi Chips and So Should You

For a fancier experience eating this American-Japanese fast food fusion, serve with soy sauce, ginger and finely sliced raw salmon.

by Jesse Pottinger, 13 July 2018

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