This Day in History: When Charlie Chaplin Came to China

The King of Comedy's whistle-stop 1936 visit to the Pearl of the Orient.

by Ned Kelly, 08 March 2023

A Guide to Garbage Disposal and Recycling in China

How to properly dispose rubbish under China's new trash sorting rules.

by That's, 28 March 2022

Shanghai's Fake Market Is Getting Shut Down

After the market closes, it's going to be a while before we can rock Gucci down to the socks.

by Sylvia Feng, 02 June 2016

This Day In History: Opium Smoking Sugar Broker Takes Shanghai

Never underestimate an emaciated, opium smoking Cantonese ex-sugar broker...

by Ned Kelly, 07 September 2023

This Day in History: Shanghai Jews Fleeing Nazi Persecution

The total number Jews arriving at the open port of Shanghai by sea and land between November 1938 and 1941 is estimated at 20,000.

by Ned Kelly, 19 August 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: World's Priciest Spots to Buy Property

Spoiler Alert: Hong Kongers pay a LOT of money for their shoeboxes.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 17 June 2016

TDIH: Train Robbing Bandits & the Lincheng Outrage

The capture of famed foreigners and journalists made this a major international event in China's history.

by Tristin Zhang, 04 May 2023

Shanghai Wants to Ban English on Road Signs

Traffic signage could be changing.

by Lauren Hogan, 26 August 2016

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