7 Spooky Chinese Urban Legends

​With October being the scariest month of the year, it seems as good a time as any to dive into the Middle Kingdom’s eeriest folklore.

by That's PRD, 29 October 2019

The Story of Ho Chi Minh's Secret Chinese Bride

A tale of love and woe, just in time for Valentine's Day.

by Daniel Plafker, 14 February 2021

Sino Celeb: Kris Wu

You might know his face from the memes.

by Bailey Hu, 14 November 2017

How Antibiotic Abuse is Feeding China's Superbugs

Just how easy is it to illegally obtain a pack of antibiotics over the counter in China? We find out.

by Jocelyn Richards, 12 January 2017

The Story Behind China's Largest Sports Stadium

The site of the stadium was once home to an airport built by occupying Japanese forces in 1940.

by Tristin Zhang, 08 April 2018

Man on the Street: Eel Monger

Xie has spent 10 long years hawking his slithering charges, all of which are farmed in Guangdong.

by Daniel Plafker, 17 May 2018

Meet the Group of LGBTQ Activists Reconnecting Families in China

The nationwide NGO helps parents and LGBT kids.

by Adam Robbins, 11 May 2018

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