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China

Watch a Street Food Master Flip Buns in China

His manual dexterity is mesmerizing.

Urvija Banerji June 17, 2016

Ian McKellen Spotted at Shanghai's Marriage Market

He's "still active," he says.

Eric Grundhauser June 14, 2016

China's Plans for a Huge 'Space Station' Nearly 2 Miles Underwater

Erik Shilling June 9, 2016

The Extra-Wide, Pink Parking Spots for Women in China

Erik Shilling May 31, 2016

A 5,000-Year-Old Beer Recipe from China Has Just Been Unveiled

The "Indiana Jones" of beer says it's legit.

Erik Shilling May 24, 2016

China Is Tired of Graffiti Artists at Mount Everest

The country is prepared to shame them publicly.

Erik Shilling May 11, 2016

China Is Banning Erotic Banana Eating on Live Streams

But what of cucumbers?

Erik Shilling May 6, 2016

Did a Coded Message Lead an American to a Lost Civilization in China?

In 2016, the odds of finding a "lost" civilization or even city seem low.

Sarah Laskow April 19, 2016

China Is Releasing Dam Waters to Ease Pain of El Niño Drought

It may not be helping.

Erik Shilling April 18, 2016

Over 1,300 Pounds of Illegal Shark Meat Seized at Chinese Fish Market

The fishermen claim ignorance, but selling shark meat can be lucrative.

Eric Grundhauser April 18, 2016

Chinese Scientists Have Edited the Genes of Human Embryos—Again

The future is fast approaching.

Erik Shilling April 11, 2016

The Hottest Music in China is About President Xi Jinping

Like "Hamilton" but...different.

Jessie Guy-Ryan April 3, 2016

A portrait of a Ming Dynasty emperor, believed to be a depiction of Hongzhi.

This Chinese Emperor Swore Off Consorts—Possibly Because One Murdered His Mom

Sometimes being monogamous is the best thing for an empire.

Tao Tao Holmes November 21, 2022

Photo of the Week: How Nixon’s Visit to China Inspired Star Trek

Nixon was immortalized in both history books and Vulcan lore.

Anika Burgess February 29, 2016

Guangzhou Circle, aka "The Big Coin," home to the Guangdong Plastic Exchange.

China’s Ban on Weird Architecture May Mean No More Big Pants or Giant Lotuses

Cara Giaimo February 22, 2016

China’s Reincarnation Database Has Verified The Existence of 870 Living Buddhas. But How?

Tao Tao Holmes February 17, 2016

China Is Evicting Over 9,000 People to Build a Telescope for Aliens

Georgina Gustin February 16, 2016

Fleeting Wonders: New Pants For a Naked Statue in China

Cara Giaimo February 1, 2016