Shenzhen then and now: Shekou

Shekou is one of the oldest expat communities in all of China. People from other nations working in the petroleum industry started turning up in the 1980s, though Chinese fishermen had...

by Christine Gilbert, 27 May 2015

New bar: Taps Brewpub

A haven for beer aficionados, this location is great for guzzling craft beer and meeting new friends.

by Christine Gilbert, 09 September 2015

Spa: Paradise Club Wellness

OCT-Loft’s Paradise Club Wellness Spa offers Thai and Chinese-style massages, and smells like my high school girls’ locker room – clean and floral Herbal Essences shampoo.

by Christine Gilbert, 11 February 2015

Dark Waters: China's Water Grabbing Through Dams

Maintaining power in Asia may rest with who controls the most water.

by Christine Gilbert, 10 November 2015

Man on the Street: Shoe Shiner

For this month's Man on the Street, we caught up with a Shenzhen shoe shiner to gain some insight into her day-to-day life.

by Christine Gilbert, 15 October 2015

New Bar: Lavo

Fresh, funky and certified cool.

by Christine Gilbert, 12 November 2015

The Lazy Lady: Sofi à Paris founder talks slow fashion in Shenzhen

A look at the inspiration behind Sofi Han's new collection, Lazy Lady.

by Christine Gilbert, 18 September 2015

New cafe: Gee Coffee

Walking on caffeinated waters.

by Christine Gilbert, 09 December 2014

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