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Police misconduct and an endangered amphibian at Shenzhen police banquet

Wang Yuanping, the head of the Dongshen Branch of the Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau, has landed himself in hot water after he ordered a police patrol for a private banquet....

by Matthew Bossons, 19 February 2015

Throwback Thursday: The myth of Luo Meizhen

For this week's Throwback Thursday we are turning the clock back to July 2013. The following article, written by Ned Kelly, examines claims that Luo Meizhen of Bama County, Guangxi Province,...

by Matthew Bossons, 19 February 2015

Verdict reached for Chinese mainland's "biggest street racing case ever"

Thirteen Hong Kongers have been sentenced in Shenzhen for a street race last year that reached speeds up to 275 kilometers per hour.

by Matthew Bossons, 16 February 2015

7,600 rolls of Hong Kong Chief Executive toilet paper seized in Shenzhen

Apparently wiping your ass with Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying's face is unacceptable to mainland authorities.

by Matthew Bossons, 11 February 2015

5 Things: Modeling in China

This week’s 5 Things is a look at the modelling industry in China. For this piece we turned to veteran model Robyn Sinclair. Sinclair, originally from Toronto, has appeared in both...

by Matthew Bossons, 03 February 2015

24 Hours in Town: Singapore

The dreaded day-long layover can be a real drag, especially if you don't leave the airport. For this week's 24 Hours in Town we will sling you to Singapore to see how you can pass your...

by Matthew Bossons, 02 February 2015

Throwback Thursday: Resisting full democracy in Hong Kong is 'spitting in the wind' - Lord Patten

For this week's Throwback Thursday we are turning the clock back to November 2013. The following article, written by James Griffiths, looks at comments Lord Patten made in regards to...

by Matthew Bossons, 29 January 2015

5 Things: Reasons to escape to Cambodia this Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is a hectic time of the year for expats. Travel becomes difficult, many establishments and facilities close and cities, such as Shenzhen, empty out as locals head to...

by Matthew Bossons, 27 January 2015