This Day in History: China Launches Panda Diplomacy with US

Mao sent Nixon a pair of pandas.

by Ned Kelly, 14 April 2023

This Day in History: China's Deadliest Maritime Disaster

The sinking of SS Kiangya was the world's worst maritime disaster unrelated to military action.

by Ned Kelly, 03 December 2021

Opium & Treason: Qi Xieyuan, Shanghai’s Other Forgotten Warlord

Diminutive in stature and with a lazy eye, Qi refused to be overlooked.

by Dan Stein, 17 December 2022

Badass Women of Booze History

Raise a glass to women who do what they want.

by Logan R. Brouse, 08 March 2024

Journalist Stephen Claypole Reflects on His 1972 Trip to China

Peeking behind the bamboo curtain: Stephen Claypole recalls the 1972 press delegation to Shanghai.

by That's Shanghai, 27 September 2023

This Day in History: PR China Admitted into the United Nations

On October 25, 1971, the PRC was admitted into the UN.

by Tye Donaldson, 25 October 2021

This Day in History: Nelson Mandela's Changing Relationship with China

South African leader's close links with the Middle Kingdom.

by James Griffiths, 03 December 2021

TDIH: Chiang Yee – Artist, Writer & Silent Traveller

Only the third blue plaque honoring a Chinese person.

by Paul French, 29 June 2023

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