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Two Chinese among shortlisted candidates for Mars One

Two mainland Chinese, Li Dapeng and Lin Xiaoxia, could be heading to Mars as part of the Mars One project.

by Matthew Bossons, 25 February 2015

Brands of Old Shanghai

The proud remaining labels from early-20th-century China

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 25 February 2015

Mummified monk found inside 1,000-year-old Buddha statue

Song mummy believed to be case of self-mummification.

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 25 February 2015

5 Things: Driving in China

For this week’s 5 Things we're looking at the fascinating world of expat drivers in China.

by That's PRD, 24 February 2015

Waste Not, Want Not: China's Anti-Fast Fashion Players

There is a new, slower approach to fashion emerging in China. And it’s not just a shift away from conspicuous consumption prompted by the government’s crackdown on extravagant spending....

by Marianna Cerini, 24 February 2015

Laszlo Montgomery and China History Podcast delves into 5,000 years history, one 40-minute episode at a time

China’s vast history – 5,000 years, in case you hadn’t heard – is intimidating to dive into. However, China History Podcast attempts to do so, one 40-minute podcast at a time....

by Andrew Chin, 24 February 2015

Book Review: Xu Zechen - Running through Beijing

People's Literature editor and award-winning writer Xu Zechen walks on the wild side with 'Running Through Beijing'.

by Aelred Doyle, 24 February 2015

Books: Penguin WWI China Specials

To mark the centennial of World War I, Penguin has released a seven-part China Specials series of minibooks exploring its impact on the nation. Each edition runs roughly 100 pages and...

by Andrew Chin, 24 February 2015