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This Day in History: The Funeral of Ruan Lingyu
The Shanghainese silent film star had taken her own life at the age of just 24.
by Ned Kelly, 14 March 2020
This Week in History: When Charlie Chaplin Came to China
The King of Comedy's fly-by 1936 visit to the Pearl of the Orient.
by Ned Kelly, 09 March 2020
This Day in History: 'Learn from Lei Feng Day' Campaign Begins
On March 5, 1963, Chairman Mao initiated the 'Follow the examples of Comrade Lei Feng' propaganda campaign.
by That's, 05 March 2020
This Day in History: Palace of Sino-Soviet Friendship Completed
The 'wedding cake' still stands today with a Soviet star atop its gilded spire.
by Ned Kelly, 05 March 2020
This Day in History: Nixon Signs Shanghai Communique
On February 27, 1972, President Richard Nixon and Premier Zhou Enlai signed the Shanghai Communique, a document that has remained the basis for Sino-American relations ever since.
by Ned Kelly, 27 February 2020
This Day in History: The 2007 China Stock Market Crash
On February 27, 2007 the 'Shanghai Sneeze' triggered major drops in worldwide stock markets.
by Ned Kelly, 27 February 2020
This Day in History: Haicheng Earthquake Prediction World First
On February 4, 1975, Chinese authorities claim to be the first to successfully predict an earthquake.
by Ned Kelly, 04 February 2020
Count Gian Galeazzo Ciano, Mussolini's Man in China
"He was a bounder, but bounding is no sin in the sun."
by That's Shanghai, 03 February 2020
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