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

Hugues Martin on Old Shanghai Blog Shanghailander Turning 15

We want a seat at his dinner party...

by Ned Kelly, 24 February 2021

The Beijing Central Axis – 6 Places You May Not Have Visited

These six places along the Central Axis offer alternatives to the more well-known tourist hot spots.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 19 February 2021

The Story of Ho Chi Minh's Secret Chinese Bride

A tale of love and woe, just in time for Valentine's Day.

by Daniel Plafker, 14 February 2021

'Destination Peking' and Beijing's Original Hutong Hipsters

Paul French with 18 tales of foreigners who spent time in Peking in the first half of the 20th century.

by Paul French, 03 February 2021

Meet the People & Gods of China's Caves in New 'China Untold' Episode

The 13th episode of China Untold is now available to download or stream online!

by That's, 01 February 2021

Sex, Drugs & Bank Jobs: New Paul French Drama 'Peking Noir'

Meet the enigmatic Shura Giraldi.

by Ned Kelly, 11 January 2021

The Curious History of China's Inside-Painted Snuff Bottle

The quaint little pieces of art have an interesting backstory, one which weaves together the history of tobacco, royalty and art in China. Today, inside-painting of snuff bottles is...

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 11 December 2020

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