This Day in History: The Founding of Shekou Industrial Zone

On January 31, 1979, the Chinese government agreed to establish the Shekou Industrial Zone.

by Bryan Grogan, 31 January 2019

The Story Behind the 'Terra Natura' Angels Sculpture in Lujiazui

Wu Ching-ju's pair of faceless fairies float elegantly above the ground.

by Ned Kelly, 12 August 2022

The Story Behind the Bronze Bust of Pushkin on Yueyang Lu

Erected in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of his death in a duel. That's right, a duel.

by Ned Kelly, 10 February 2023

This Day in History: Mongolia Becomes Independent From China

Mongolia proclaimed its independence on July 11, 1921.

by Anna Priymak, 09 July 2022

This Day in History: China-India Nathu La Pass Reopens for Trade

The historic Nathu La Pass in the Himalayan mountains reopened for trade after 44 years.

by Malavika Suresh, 06 July 2022

The Story Behind the Flower Tree Sculpture on Hongqiao Lu

The 16-meter-high bouquet has been a divisive public artwork ever since it appeared in 2006.

by Ned Kelly, 26 February 2022

This Day in History: China Signs the UN Charter

Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek signed the UN charter, which was signed by representatives from 50 nations.

by Anna Priymak, 25 June 2022

The Story Behind the Oriental Light Sculpture by the Science & Tech Museum

A fully functioning sundial, the needle running through the center of the object was aligned by astronomers from the Shanghai Observatory.

by Ned Kelly, 26 February 2022

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