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This Day in History: Deng Xiaoping's Historic Visit to the US

This was the first time that a top Chinese leader visited America since the founding of the PRC in 1949.

by Jonathan Zhong, 29 January 2023

This Day in History: Massive Haiyuan Earthquake Devastates Gansu

Statistics released in 2010 show at least 273,400 were killed by the earthquake in Gansu, with Haiyuan losing 73,604 people, nearly half of the county’s entire population.

by Jonathan Zhong, 16 December 2021

This Day in History: The Birth of Sun Yat-sen, Father of Modern China

To this day, more than 150 years after his birth, Sun is one of the most revered political figures among Chinese people.

by Jonathan Zhong, 12 November 2021

This Day in History: Death of China’s Great Modern Writer Lu Xun

He was a writer, poet, editor, translator, thinker and revolutionary who laid the foundation for China’s modern literature.

by Jonathan Zhong, 19 October 2020

5 Fast Facts About 'The Bane of Fugitives,' Jacky Cheung

Even criminals on the run can’t resist the chance to see him live in concert.

by Jonathan Zhong, 08 January 2019

KTVs in China Told to Remove Over 6,600 Songs

Among the listed songs are fan-favorites such as ‘Ten Years’ by Hong Kong singer Eason Chen and ‘Bubble’ by fellow Hong Kong musician G.E.M.

by Jonathan Zhong, 07 November 2018

No, China Has Not Banned Visa Agencies

Expats need not worry about a dearth of visa agencies going forward.

by Jonathan Zhong, 30 October 2018

WATCH: Foreign Tourists Cause Damage at Beijing's Summer Palace

You may have heard stories about badly behaved Chinese tourists abroad, but now the tables have turned.

by Jonathan Zhong, 24 October 2018

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