Explainer: Mao Zedong or Mao Tse-tung? We Have the Answer

On paper, the Great Helmsman hasn't always had the same name.

by Jesse Pottinger, 26 August 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

Here's How China's New Expat Grading System Will Work

Are you considered an A, B or C-Level expat in China? Find out here.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 27 October 2016

WATCH: Chinese Rapper Tells Foreigners to 'F*** Off' in Music Video

Chengdu rapper MC Fat Shady has released a new NSFW(ish) music video calling out 'stupid foreigners' and telling them to 'f*** off.'

by That's, 11 August 2017

This Day in History: Deadly Sichuan Earthquake of 2008

Today marks the 13th anniversary of the deadly Sichuan Earthquake, a catastrophic event that rocked China and claimed over 80,000 lives.

by Tabatha Baylis, 12 May 2022

Man Viciously Slams 7-Year-Old Boy on Sichuan Bus Then Stomps on His Head

Gut-wrenching footage has emerged of a disturbing incident on a public bus in Sichuan province.

by Daniel Plafker, 28 April 2018

McDonald's Fabled 'Szechuan' Sauce Arrives in China

McDonald’s legendary limited edition 'Szechuan Flavored Dipping Sauce,' of Rick and Morty fame, is coming to China.

by Daniel Plafker, 27 March 2018

Chef and Writer Fuchsia Dunlop, the UK Expert on Sichuan Food

Dunlop is a critically acclaimed chef and food writer who has written multiple award-winning books on Chinese cuisine.

by Phoebe Kut, 16 June 2020

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