Explainer: Women's Day's Revolutionary Roots

The origins and customs of March 8, or China's 'sanba.'

by Daniel Plafker, 08 March 2024

South China's Boat People Adrift on Uncertain Tides

The rich water-faring culture of the Tanka people has no institutional outlet for expression or preservation and has, in some places, faded.

by Daniel Plafker, 01 June 2018

Man on the Street: Eel Monger

Xie has spent 10 long years hawking his slithering charges, all of which are farmed in Guangdong.

by Daniel Plafker, 17 May 2018

Suspected Arson Kills 18 at South China KTV

Five others were injured in the blaze.

by Daniel Plafker, 24 April 2018

Experts Talk Big Data, Privacy at Internet Economy Summit in Hong Kong

We sat down with luminaries from the worlds of business, government and tech.

by Daniel Plafker, 16 April 2018

WATCH: Chinese Man Wrestles Meter-Long Crocodile and Wins

A sanitation worker subdued the resilient creature after thirty minutes of barehanded wrangling.

by Daniel Plafker, 08 April 2018

PHOTOS: Bizarre Costumes and Flirty Slogans at Foshan's 'Walking Marathon'

Sexy outfits, flirty slogans and crazy costumes made an appearance at this weekends 50-kilometer community hike.

by Daniel Plafker, 02 April 2018

McDonald's Fabled 'Szechuan' Sauce Arrives in China

McDonald’s legendary limited edition 'Szechuan Flavored Dipping Sauce,' of Rick and Morty fame, is coming to China.

by Daniel Plafker, 27 March 2018

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