Dec 01, 2020 Comments(5)
Transitioning into life in China can be difficult, but preparation is half the battle. Today, I’m going to take you through eight of the most common challenges every expat in China will face. Read more>>
Mar 11, 2014 Comments(3)
Ecotourism is defined as "Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people." But does this define the situation of China’s ecotourism industry today? ... Read More>>
Jan 24, 2015 Comments(11)
The want of a little extra cash, concern over food scandals and the desire for a more beautiful living space has lead to growth of urban farming in China and the emergence of rooftop gardening. ... Read More>>
Feb 03, 2013 Comments(3)
The recently coined term “Beijing Cough” is used in a light-hearted manner to describe the various respiratory problems many newcomers to the city experience. We take a further look at what experts think of the phenomenon as well as the China air pollution...... Read More>>
Mar 04, 2013 Comments(1)
Amid concern over the severity of soil pollution in China, the Chinese authorities have so far refused to divulge information regarding a recent 1 billion RMB investigation into the matter. ... Read More>>
Mar 16, 2013 Comments(2)
From the extensive terracing in ancient times, to today’s growth accelerant-laced vegetables, the Chinese are not content to let nature take its course. But China’s quest to control nature and the effects of interfering with the natural order are becoming ...... Read More>>
Aug 28, 2012 Comments(2)
China is in a state of perpetual change. In the 20th century alone, the country experienced communism and capitalism, isolationism and foreign occupation, dictators and presidents, war and peace, depression and prosperity. Though the turmoil of the early ...... Read More>>
Jul 15, 2013 Comments(3)
From monumental mining projects in Africa to the acquisition of Canadian oil and gas giant Nexen, China is keen to widen its investment portfolio across the world. However, some projects have been more controversial and intriguing than others.... Read More>>
Oct 19, 2016 Comments(3)
China has become somewhat infamous for the abandoned sites left strewn throughout the country in its rush towards urban development. Some of the eerie destinations listed below take the prize as the top five most notoriously abandoned places in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 10, 2014 Comments(26)
As China has transitioned into a world superpower, the Middle Kingdom has taken centre stage on the world’s media platform, particularly in light of recent growing tensions with the US. This article translated from wenxuecity.com explores some incredible ...... Read More>>
Jan 07, 2014 Comments(6)
Netizens have been asking, “Why is organic produce in China so expensive? How high are the profit margins? Is it possible to reduce profits in favour of consumers?” This translated article looks at lack of trust, both of and within the industry, being a ...... Read More>>
Dec 25, 2012 Comments(3)
On a daily basis, a typical urban dweller uses plastic packaging, plastic bags, plastic water bottles, paper cups, cardboard packaging, glass jars, polystyrene meat trays, food scraps, and just to top it off, some more plastic packaging. And this is just ...... Read More>>
Feb 27, 2013 Comments(3)
In light of China’s Urban Billion, a recent book by journalist Tom Miller, we take a look at some of the social effects China’s rapid urbanization has caused over the past few decades. ... Read More>>
Oct 19, 2010 Comments(6)
Being an expat in China comes with a lot of advantages – you experience a completely different culture, meet people you'd never normally meet, learn a new language (well, maybe) and basically have the adventure of a lifetime. But no matter how much ...... Read More>>
Apr 07, 2013
A farmer from Sichuan spent eight years working down a mine outside of Beijing in order to earn money to send his children to university. Despite contracting pneumoconiosis, a lethal lung disease, the man says he has “no regrets.” ... Read More>>
May 05, 2014 Comments(3)
China has a rich biodiversity and has many endemic species. In fact, the number of species in China makes up one tenth of the total number in the world. But this biodiversity is under threat. These ten animals, many of which we’ve come to love, are ...... Read More>>
Jan 28, 2015 Comments(5)
2014 saw a number of viral videos garner millions of views worldwide; but what videos from China made it big? From the cute and dramatic to the downright bizarre, there were certainly some unforgettable videos across the mainland. ... Read More>>
Oct 09, 2014 Comments(9)
This article, translated from sohu.com attempts to analyse foreigners’ attitudes to Chinese cinema through a survey conducted online. ... Read More>>
Aug 07, 2013 Comments(1)
Over the past 12-18 months China has witnessed a number of extreme and even deadly weather conditions. This article maps out some of the most significant record-breaking weather extremes in recent Chinese history. ... Read More>>
May 17, 2011 Comments(2)
Historically water has been of paramount importance to the Chinese. Not just as a provision for survival (like any other nation), but in art, literature, politics, poetry, and feng shui (the reason behind the positioning of buildings and the arrangement of ...... Read More>>
Feb 07, 2013 Comments(2)
China may not be the most environmentally friendly country in the world; air quality that would rival a 1960’s pub, waste disposal systems akin to medieval times… But urban living in China has its environmental upsides, and with just a bit of extra effort ...... Read More>>
Aug 08, 2013 Comments(1)
Early July, protests in Jiangmen, Guangdong resulted in authorities backing down from plans to construct a uranium plant. This is not the first time Chinese citizens have tangled with authorities and come through on a smaller scale. ... Read More>>
Jun 11, 2012 Comments(2)
Photo: adelineyenmah.com Environmentalism has become a hot new issue in China, fuelled by an ever-rising population and the nation's increasing spotlight in world economic affairs. China has embraced the challenge, and its current, twelfth five-year plan ...... Read More>>
Jun 26, 2011 Comments(3)
Editor’s Note: The Three Gorges Dam, now listed as one of the wonders of the modern world, is a monumental structure that’s been mired in controversies since its conception. Hailed as a miracle for its incredible hydroelectric power generation ...... Read More>>
May 12, 2012 Comments(1)
Photo: globalhub.org Mountains are indelibly etched into the cultural identity of China. So much so, in fact, that the film Avatar, rather than provoking timely musings on colonial expansion, instead spawned a series of discussions about which range of ...... Read More>>
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