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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, 26 February 2021
This Day in History: China's Deadliest Maritime Disaster
The sinking of SS Kiangya was the world's worst maritime disaster unrelated to military action.
by Ned Kelly, 03 December 2021
This Day in History: Zhu Jianhua Sets High Jump World Record
On June 11, 1983 Shanghai-born high jumper Zhu Jianhua cleared 2.37m at a meet in Beijing, setting a new world record.
by Ned Kelly, 09 June 2023
This Day in History: When Muhammad Ali Fought a Japanese Wrestler
The precursor to modern MMA.
by Ned Kelly, 26 June 2023
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, 26 February 2021
Legendary Hong Kong Impresario Andrew Bull and Wife Sally Kwok
"At one party confetti cannons were stuffed with US$10,000 full of bills and fired off every half an hour, showering the dance floor with cash.”
by Ned Kelly, 12 July 2019
The Epic Wonder of Shanghai's Yangshan Deep-Water Port
We revisit Yangshan Deep Water Port in its all its industrial glory.
by Ned Kelly, 08 August 2019
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