Hugo’s: Inside the Chengdu Brewery
Some of the best beer in Chengdu is brewed and sold right here at Hugo’s in Chengdu. Read the origin story here, told by Hugo himself.
culture & politics
Boom & Bust: Inside the Chinese Party Bubble
Before I worked in the logistics industry in Chengdu, I was a professional pirate and disco ball man. But it was not meant to last.
Impoliteness & China
The subject of politeness is unavoidable in China for expats, but there’s more to it than it appears to most newcomers. Insight and tips inside.
How to Live with Purpose in Chengdu
What you get out of life in Chengdu is determined by what you spend your time doing. Here are some pursuits that I’ve found meaningful in my years here.
What Uber Means to Chengdu: More than Money
Uber is winning the hearts and minds of local drivers and passengers as municipal governments struggle to deal with the popular car-hailing app.
Author Jemimah Steinfeld Talks China’s Generation Gap & Sex
I sat down with Jemimah Steinfeld, author of Little Emperors and Material Girls, to discuss China’s generation gaps and the youth culture of sex in China.