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Escape the Winter Chill with This Foldable Sauna

Nothing says ‘I value you as a person’ like giving them a sauna – so we’ve been told.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 12 December 2019

Tap that App: 1919, China's Rapidly Growing Liquor Retailer

From brick-and-mortar booze shop to bang for your buck, the 1919 app is a helpful tool for drinkers and those impromptu parties.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 26 November 2019

Meet Your Future Partner While Drinking with This Taobao Winner

This simple yet ingenious product was engineered for an extra fun time drinking with friends.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 13 November 2019

Spotlight: Jelly Deng, Designer and All-Around Creative

Jelly (Jialin) Deng knows a thing or two about design.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 18 October 2019

Monitor the Air You Breathe in China with This Handy App

AirVisual is the perfect go-to air quality-monitoring app – it tracks PM2.5, PM10, Ozone, NO2, CO2 and SO2.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 15 October 2019

El Piñal: The Lost 16th Century Spanish Outpost in South China

In 1598, Ming Dynasty authorities allowed a team of Spanish traders from Manila to set up shop in China’s PRD.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 25 September 2019

Tap That App: TikTok, the Video Streaming App Everyone is Talking About

TikTok has become the go-to platform for netizens looking to participate in the internet’s latest social media trends.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 10 September 2019

This Bizarre Head Pillow is All the Rage on Taobao

Ideal for those afternoon office naps next to your co-worker who sleeps with the light on (looking at you, Karen), this pillow will have you snoozing up a storm.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 14 August 2019

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