Sharing Media and Making Friends on Douban

With millions of people sharing movie, music, and book reviews and recommendations, Douban is one of the most popular sites in China. Here’s how you can use it to discover new Chinese albums and films to enjoy.

Why Registering a .CN Address Really Sucks

When the .com you want isn’t available, you’ll have to settle for something else. If you’ve ever thought about registering a .cn address for something China related, you should know why registering a .cn address really sucks.

In Pictures: World Cyber Games in Chengdu

Professional gamers from over 70 countries collide in Chengdu with millions of RMB at stake. The four day long Grand Finals of the World Cyber Games, in pictures.

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Avatar & China: Idealism, Optical Illusions

This week a reminder of China’s astonishing pace of development comes in the form of the new James Cameron movie, Avatar. It was a night of many optical illusions and a few realizations.

Unlimited Internet Access with Astrill (VPN Review)

Several days after comparing the options and publishing a guide on how to get unrestricted internet access in China, I got an e-mail from Astrill, who offers a VPN service offering unlimited internet access. I take a look at Astrill and compare it to Freedur, which it bears a strong resemblance to.

China Invades America in Red Dawn 2010

A remake of the 1984 film titled Red Dawn, which depicted a Soviet invasion of the US starring Patrick Swayze, is coming out later this year. Read more about the film inside.