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Gangs of Old Shanghai: The Broadway Mansions Gang

A who's who of old time organized crime.

by Paul French, 10 October 2019

Gangs of Old Shanghai: The Route Vallon Gypsy Clan

A who's who of old time organized crime.

by Paul French, 27 September 2019

Gangs of Old Shanghai: The Kan Gang/Unione Corse

A who's who of old time organized crime.

by Paul French, 29 September 2019

Author Paul French on Shanghai's Laowai Gangsters & Beijing's Sordid Past

We chat with French about the new book, his collection of rare China photos and the laowai of decades past.

by Noelle Mateer, 07 March 2018

Still Writing Aged 94 – Renowned Chinese Author Yang Jiang

We take a look at author and translator Yang Jiang who once lived in Dongluojuan Hutong.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 29 March 2021

5 Must-Read Books for Ancient China History Nerds

Get caught up to speed on Confucius, Sun Tzu and more with these books.

by That's, 01 November 2018

4 Must-Read Biographies for China History Buffs

Looking to brush up on your Qing dynasty history? Here are four essential English-language books on important figures from the last dynasty of China.

by That's, 01 November 2018

My Suzhou: Man of History Steve Koss on His Walking Tours

Discover Suzhou's complex past with author and historian Steve Kloss.

by Ned Kelly, 25 September 2019

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