Cotton Ding: The Girl from Hunan Who Turned Up & Took Over

Celebrating 20 years of a Shanghai superstar.

by Ned Kelly, 21 September 2023

Eduardo Vargas: The Life & Times of a Shanghai Legend

With Azul turning 20, we sat down with the larger than life Peruvian.

by Ned Kelly, 20 September 2023

This Day In History: Mao Coins Communist Slogan 'Serve the People'

Though death befalls all men alike, it may be weightier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather...

by Ned Kelly, 08 September 2023

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

Red Alert Issued for Super Typhoon Haikui

Goodbye Saola, hello Haikui!

by Ned Kelly, 05 September 2023

Cigars, Coffins & Concubines: Dogmeat, China's Basest Warlord

The day warlord Zhang Zongchang found out that it's a dog eat dog world.

by Ned Kelly, 03 September 2023

Imperial Pets: Furry Friends in the Forbidden City

Giraffes, lions, leopards, ostriches and zebras oh my!

by Ned Kelly, 31 August 2023

Yellow Alert Issued for Super Typhoon Saola

Saola intensified into a super typhoon on Sunday.

by Ned Kelly, 28 August 2023

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