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They're Tearing down Part of Shenzhen's Baishizhou Neighborhood

The Shahe Industrial Park is being torn town. It's the beginning of what will likely take years and leave Shenzhen with a Baishizhou unrecognizable from today’s urban village.

by Sky Gidge, 23 September 2016

Interview: Gu Wenda on His Massive Shenzhen Art Show

Gu Wenda, a forefather of contemporary Chinese art, will lead 1,500 students in painting a landscape using algae to raise environmental awareness.

by Sky Gidge, 18 September 2016

Sino Celeb: Chen Daoming

Chiang Kai-shek. The king of Qin. Every Chinese emperor ever. These are roles that are in Chen Daoming's wheelhouse.

by Sky Gidge, 15 September 2016

Inspect-a-Gadget: The Rolly Bluetooth Keyboard

We've seen Bluetooth keyboards before, but this gadget takes the classic folding form and puts a twist on it.

by Sky Gidge, 14 September 2016

Vegan Eatery Green Room Closes in Nanshan

The Green Room closed on September 9, with former partners offering different reasons for the closing.

by Sky Gidge, 13 September 2016

Resealable Brand-name Alcohol Bottles on Taobao

A Foshan-based Taobao seller is offering up empty brand name alcohol bottles, including instructions on how to reseal them.

by Sky Gidge, 13 September 2016

Daytripper: Dafen Oil Painting Village

A woman's shouts and gunfire echo from an alleyway in Dafen Oil Painting Village. It's the third time I've visited, but every visit presents unique eccentricities.

by Sky Gidge, 12 September 2016