On the Frontlines of China’s Real Estate Bubble
Buying a home in China might be a great investment, but you can’t be too prepared for catastrophe.
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Photos: Tibetan Temple in the Fall
The Moms and I followed my good friend Zhuang deep into the hills west of Chengdu on a day trip in search of golden gingko trees. We found them surrounding a Buddhist temple.
Biden Promises the World in Chengdu, But Can He Deliver?
U.S. V.P. Joe Biden was in Chengdu and gave a speech at Sichuan University. Was it all political bluster, or is there any meat behind the politician’s words?
On Tea, Confabulation and Being Lazy: Interviewing Chengdu Icon Li Bo Qing
Everyone in Sichuan knows Li Bo Qing. Not only for his command of local colloquialisms and the wisdom he imparts, but also for his insights into Chengdu culture.
Singing Red Songs
On the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party, celebration and patriotic songs engulfed all of China. Here are some highlights from the last few days gathered from the Chinese internet.
Defending Chinese Culture & Kung Fu Panda
In recent weeks Mainland Chinese have expressed both delight and frustration over Kung Fu Panda 2, the sequel to the blockbuster original. Are Chinese right to dispute the West’s claim to the storytelling rights of ancient China?