Man on the Street: Dumpling Maker

Meet the Dongbei man who gave up a career of high adventure on China's highways for a life of dumpling-house domesticity.

by Daniel Plafker, 15 March 2018

South China's Skaters Grind a Fine Line Between Stadium and Street

With Olympic recognition and increasing government backing, a once underground pastime is hitting the mainstream.

by Daniel Plafker, 30 March 2018

New Terminal Opens Next Month at Guangzhou's Baiyun Airport

The second terminal is expected to handle 45 million passengers a year by 2020, nearly doubling Baiyun's current capacity.

by Daniel Plafker, 02 March 2018

No, 10 Prisoners Were Not Executed in Front of a Crowded China Stadium

The men were sentenced in a stadium on drug and murder charges in Guangdong province before being immediately taken away to die.

by Daniel Plafker, 22 December 2017

Chinese Iron Man-Inspired Robot Has Jet-Powered Feet, Does Splits

Developers in Guangdong have solved a difficult design challenge with a creative solution.

by Daniel Plafker, 21 March 2018

Cliff Dive into this Cool, Clear Lake in Guangzhou

The lake plunges to a depth of more than 3 meters, offering endless opportunity for extravagant dives from the temptingly climbable cliffs.

by Daniel Plafker, 13 July 2018

40,000 Diners Set Record for Mass Banquet in South China

Tens of thousands gathered in Dongguan yesterday to share a record-setting feast.

by Daniel Plafker, 07 March 2018

Trains Grind to a Halt on Guangzhou-Shenzhen High-Speed Line

Equipment failures have resulted in widespread delays and cancellations of high-speed trains between the cities.

by Daniel Plafker, 05 March 2018

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