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Meet 5 of China's Strangest Cryptids

You may be familiar with the bigfoot and Loch Ness monster, but what about China's assortment of mysterious creatures?

by Matthew Bossons, 11 October 2015

The Rise of Whale and Dolphin Captivity in China

Years after the documentary Blackfish made the capture and display of marine mammals taboo in the West, China is just beginning to dive into the act.

by Matthew Bossons, 14 April 2017

Did This Chinese Man Have Sex With an Alien?

There's strange, and then there's this story...

by Matthew Bossons, 07 June 2023

25 Famous People Born in the Year of the Pig

From Ned Stark to Kylo Ren, 25 famous Pigs.

by Matthew Bossons, 02 February 2019

Explainer: Why 12/12 is the Sequel to Singles' Day

The follow-up to everyone's favorite shopping holiday.

by Matthew Bossons, 11 December 2019

PHOTOS: October Holiday Crowds Swarm Tourist Sites

National Day traffic was horrendous and domestic tourists crowded famous sites and landmarks.

by Matthew Bossons, 02 October 2016

20 Famous People Born in the Year of the Rat

Quick-witted, alert, resourceful, thrifty and – according to some – narrow-minded, Rats make great accountants, directors, editors, artists and entrepreneurs.

by Matthew Bossons, 22 January 2020

We Visited the Infamous Laos-China Border Town of Boten

Until 2011, Boten was known for casinos, brothels and nightclubs – all the trappings of a weekend getaway for Yunnan residents looking for a walk on the wild side.

by Matthew Bossons, 27 November 2019