This Day in History: British Handover Hong Kong to China

On July 1, 1997, China resumed its control of Hong Kong after 156 years of British rule.

by Adrienne Hoe, 01 July 2022

Stunning Photos Capture Second Opium War and Warlord Era China

From the Second Opium War and Warlord Era to the 1930s.

by Ned Kelly, 02 August 2019

This Seaside Fort in Dongguan Is a Cool Historical Excursion

We arrived at Shajiao Fort on one of the coldest days of the year, with the site's historical import providing a warming influence in blustery conditions.

by Bryan Grogan, 10 January 2019

Explainer: China's Maritime Dope Slingers

Putting modern drug scandals into historical context.

by George McKibbens, 16 March 2016

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