This Day in History: The Marco Polo Bridge Incident

On July 7, 1937, the cataclysmic event that led to the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War.

by Steve George, 08 July 2023

"Like Running on Mars" - Runners share their Beijing Marathon Stories

The Beijing Marathon went ahead despite hazardous levels of pollution; we talk to the runners to find out just how bad it was and collect the best photos from the event.

by Steve George, 19 October 2014

Fight Club PRC: On the road with China's up-and-coming MMA fighters

''Nowadays, young Chinese like to copy Korean pop stars, everyone is very feminine and weak. But MMA shows Chinese men can be real men too.''

by Steve George, 08 May 2014

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