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How the PRC got its stars – and almost a stripe

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Explainer: How May 1 Became International Workers' Day

Let's go back to the 1880s...

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 26 April 2024

9 Badass Women in Chinese History

From astronomical geniuses to pirate queens.

by Jonty Dixon, 08 March 2024

Abandoned China: Off the Map with an Urban Explorer

Ned Kelly interviews Greg Abandoned, podcaster, writer and seasoned urban explorer.

by Ned Kelly, 26 August 2022

Why Has China Built So Many Metro Systems?

An exploration of China's weird and wonderful metro systems.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 25 May 2022

A Seller's Story on Building a Fake Goods Empire in China

We're not just talking Louis Vuitton handbags, Armani suits and Yeezy boots.

by Lars James Hamer, 17 September 2021

How Expats Navigate the Dating App World in China

Enter the world of dating apps used in China and hear the good, the bad and the ugly of dating app experiences.

by Francesca Lewis, 27 August 2021

Explainer: Why China Experiences Reoccurring Floods

China has a long history of flooding.

by Yicheng Gu, 29 July 2021

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