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

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8 Chinese Aphrodisiacs to Help You Get It On

The Chinese way to rev your engine.

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This Day in History: The Rolling Stones First-Ever China Show

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Explainer: Mao Zedong or Mao Tse-tung? We Have the Answer

On paper, the Great Helmsman hasn't always had the same name.

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Understanding the Hand Gestures and Face Masks of Chinese Opera

A breakdown of some of the most notable hand gestures and face masks that appear in Chinese opera performances.

by That's Beijing, 27 June 2019

This Day in History: First NBA Team to Play Basketball in China

On August 24, 1979, the Washington Bullets became the first professional US sports team invited to China.

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