El Piñal: The Lost 16th Century Spanish Outpost in South China

In 1598, Ming Dynasty authorities allowed a team of Spanish traders from Manila to set up shop in China’s PRD.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 25 September 2019

Shenzhen Wants to Get in on the HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Action

News has begun to circulate that Shenzhen officials are planning to build a branch road that would connect with the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.

by Bryan Grogan, 23 October 2018

HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Opens Oct. 24 After Years of Toil and Tragedy

After nine long years, the bridge is scheduled to open to traffic at 9am on October 24.

by Matthew Bossons, 21 October 2018

2-Meter-Long Crocodile Captured in Guangzhou River

It is unknown whether there are more crocodiles in that part of the river.

by Tristin Zhang, 06 September 2018

Blue Alerts for Typhoon Bebinca Issued in Guangzhou, Shenzhen

Cities across the Pearl River Delta issued blue typhoon warnings Tuesday morning in anticipation of the 16th typhoon of the season, Bebinca.

by Matthew Bossons, 14 August 2018

South China's Boat People Adrift on Uncertain Tides

The rich water-faring culture of the Tanka people has no institutional outlet for expression or preservation and has, in some places, faded.

by Daniel Plafker, 01 June 2018

Shenzhen's Annual Pride Fest Launches with Call for Art

PRD artists enlisted for LGBTQI exhibition in June.

by Adam Robbins, 27 March 2018

5 Sailors Trapped Inside Shipwreck in South China

Roughly 300 people participated in yesterday’s rescue efforts, including over 20 divers.

by Matthew Bossons, 29 November 2017

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