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Thief Arrests Himself After Idiotic Snatch And Run
A bumbling snatch thief was apprehended by police just 10 seconds after he grabbed a woman’s mobile phone on a street in southern China, Chinese media reported. A bumbling snatch …
2017-10-04
6 Don’ts In China
2017-09-12
Authorities Arrest Child Abuse Suspects
Shanghai police on November 8 detained three suspects in a child abuse case that took place at online travel agency Ctrip’s in-house day care center. The suspects – a cleaner, …
2017-09-11
Burial Pit Containing 2400-Year-Old Horse Remains Found In China
A 2,400-year-old pit containing the remains of horses and chariots believed to belong to a member of an ancient royal household has been uncovered in China. A 2,400-year-old pit containing …
2017-09-11
China’s Saihanba: The World’s Largest Man-Made Forest
Hebei Province’s Saihanba is the planet’s largest man-made forest and a testament to the decades of faithful work committed to the area by forestry experts and workers. Saihanba today is …
2017-09-11
Ultimate Guide: Buying Directly From Taobao
If you plan on living in China for an extended period of time, using Taobao and Tmall, the country’s two biggest online shopping sites, is well worth the effort. Unfortunately, …
2017-09-11
Here’s Why You Should Treat Yourself To A Bath Once In A While
People have the weirdest reasons for not taking a shower on a daily basis. I, for one, may attribute this habit to the fact that I have no time to …
2017-09-10
Shut It Down! – China Closes the Final Social Media Gap
The recent clampdown on expat social media and communication platforms has taken a massive hit with China’s latest censorship movement. The spreading news of WhatsApp being blocked has created an …
2017-09-10
US Expat Uncle Hanzi Devoted Custodian Of Chinese Characters
American expatriate Richard Sears has spent 15 years tending to a website on Chinese etymology that includes ancient formats for nearly 9,000 characters. American expatriate Richard Sears has spent 15 …
2017-09-10
How To Apply For A Short-Term Visa
A stay permit is a short-term visa that allows a foreign visitor or resident to stay in Guangzhou temporarily. This is often useful if your previous visa was lost or …
2017-09-10