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

Writer, poet, editor, translator, thinker & revolutionary.

by Jonathan Zhong, 19 October 2023

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

Passengers Shocked After Woman Drops Her Pants on Shenzhen Bus

Passengers aboard the bus in Shenzhen were shocked when one woman suddenly pulled her pants down, before sitting on a dust bin.

by Jonathan Zhong, 26 February 2019

False Advertising Targeted in New Shenzhen Credit Scheme

With the credit-rating system, the council vows to make sure companies that seriously violate market rules at one place will have their rights restricted at all places.

by Jonathan Zhong, 26 February 2019

Spring Festival Gala in Shenzhen Set to Make Video Streaming History

Shenzhen will be the first city in China to implement the 5G technology for such purposes.

by Jonathan Zhong, 03 February 2019

WATCH: Kid Blows Up Manhole with Sparklers in Inner Mongolia

Be careful when lighting off fireworks during CNY.

by Jonathan Zhong, 01 February 2019

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