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The Eerie Case of Hong Kong's Hello Kitty Murder

As far as we're concerned, having your severed head stuffed in a Hello Kitty doll is as good of reason as any to return from the dead.

by Matthew Bossons, 17 November 2015

We Visited the Infamous Laos-China Border Town of Boten

Until 2011, Boten was known for casinos, brothels and nightclubs – all the trappings of a weekend getaway for Yunnan residents looking for a walk on the wild side.

by Matthew Bossons, 27 November 2019

This Day in History: China's Otherworldly 'Alien Sky Spiral' of 1981

A giant spiral in the sky, a spiral allegedly seen by 10 million people in Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.

by Matthew Bossons, 23 July 2021

New Meat: Is China Ready for a Plant-Based Future?

China’s growing appetite for animal flesh has triggered alarm bells. Could plant-based ‘meats’ be the key to ensuring the country’s food security?

by Matthew Bossons, 09 May 2020

'Great Businesses Will Shutter' Due to Coronavirus: Shenzhen's Cadence Gao

Nearly all of Gao’s F&B establishments are temporarily closed due to the novel coronavirus, with the notable exception of Chickadee, a bakery.

by Matthew Bossons, 08 February 2020

This Day in History: Mysterious Fireballs Flatten Guizhou Forest

The circumstances surrounding this story have captured the imaginations of UFO investigators across the Middle Kingdom and beyond.

by Matthew Bossons, 30 November 2021

Your Ultimate Guide to Avoiding the New Coronavirus in China

We took to the good ol’ World Wide Web to see what precautions experts are recommending to avoid catching the disease.

by Matthew Bossons, 21 January 2020

16 Must-Visit Destinations in Asia Pacific

We've got something for every kind of traveler.

by Matthew Bossons, 10 July 2019

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