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20 Famous People Born in the Year of the Rat

Quick-witted, alert, resourceful, thrifty and – according to some – narrow-minded, Rats make great accountants, directors, editors, artists and entrepreneurs.

by Matthew Bossons, 22 January 2020

This American Reporter Drove a Taxi in China for Years, Here's His Story

There are many ways to see China. Frank Langfitt chose the lesser trodden route: he drove a taxi.

by Bryan Grogan, 09 August 2019

10 Infamous People Born in the Year of the Pig

From film directors to sports legends, the Year of the Pig has its fair share of, for lack of a better term, pigs.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 06 February 2019

25 Famous People Born in the Year of the Pig

From Ned Stark to Kylo Ren, 25 famous Pigs.

by Matthew Bossons, 02 February 2019

5 Fast Facts About Huang Bo, China's 'Funny Guy'

Here’s how he went from singer to star to shouting slogans through a megaphone.

by Bailey Hu, 11 September 2018

NHL's David Proper on the Rise of Ice Hockey in China

We spoke with the NHL's executive vice president of media and international strategy, about the league's big moves in the China.

by Matthew Bossons, 24 July 2018

Meet the Laowai Busker Singing for his Supper in China

Bringing live music to the masses on the trains, busses and sidewalks of the PRC.

by Benjamin Lipschitz, 27 April 2018

Book Review: Johan Nylander's 'Shenzhen Superstars'

Swedish journalist Johan Nylander's explanation of "how China's smartest city is challenging Silicon Valley."

by Bailey Hu, 11 March 2018

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