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This Day in History: Anna May Wong's Shanghai Express
The first Chinese-American movie star's struggle for acceptance in the land of her ancestors.
by Ned Kelly, 13 January 2023
This Day in History: Down to the Countryside Movement Launched
Chairman Mao proclaims 'We too have two hands, let us not laze about in the city.'
by Ned Kelly, 19 December 2022
This Day In History: Mao Coins Communist Slogan Serve the People
Though death befalls all men alike, it may be weightier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather...
by Ned Kelly, 09 September 2022
This Day In History: Small Sword Society Take Shanghai
Never underestimate an emaciated, opium smoking Cantonese ex-sugar broker...
by Ned Kelly, 07 September 2022
Cigars, Coffins & Concubines: Dogmeat, China's Basest Warlord
The day warlord Zhang Zongchang found out that it's a dog eat dog world.
by Ned Kelly, 02 September 2022
Abandoned China: Off the Map with an Urban Explorer
Ned Kelly interviews Greg Abandoned, podcaster, writer and seasoned urban explorer.
by Ned Kelly, 26 August 2022
This Day in History: The Central China Floods of 1931
The deadliest natural disaster ever recorded.
by Ned Kelly, 25 August 2022
This Day in History: Shanghai Jews Fleeing Nazi Persecution
The total number Jews arriving at the open port of Shanghai by sea and land between November 1938 and 1941 is estimated at 20,000.
by Ned Kelly, 19 August 2022
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This Day in History: Wellington Koo, the Dapper...
January 30, 2023
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This Day in History: Deng Xiaoping's Historic...
January 29, 2023
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Trips Abroad Up 640% Over Chinese New Year...
January 28, 2023
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The Sukhothai Shanghai and Tom Dixon Staycation...
January 19, 2023
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6 Newly Released Books on China
January 28, 2023
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Does New Research Point to COVID-19 Origin?...
July 29, 2022
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37 Greater China Restaurants Make Asia's 50...
March 29, 2022
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WeChat Pay Seems To Be Unfrozen (For Now)...
November 17, 2021
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