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Journey to the West; Xinjiang by Bike with No Permit Required

It has been 10 long years in the waiting, but this summer I arrived; Xinjiang Tian Shan (新疆天山), the Heavenly Mountains. My Journey to the West was to begin.  等待已经10年了,但今年夏天我到达了;新疆天山,天山。 我的西方之旅要开始了。 Bikepacking out from Kuqa (库车), the land is barren with...

On this Day in Chinese History; 5 October

This day, 5 October, in 1961, China and Nepal signed a boundary treaty in Beijing, which came immediately into effect. Based on the China-Nepal Boundary Agreement of the previous year, and in accordance with the “Five Principles of Peaceful...

On this Day in Chinese History; 4 October

This day, 4 October, in 1988, Deng Xiaoping met with Helmut Schmidt, former German Chancellor. When Deng talked about what new order and principles could replace international relations, he said, “As far as my personal knowledge goes, what can...

On this Day in Chinese History; 3 October

This day, 3 October, in 2018, China signed the International Agreement to Prevent Unregulated Fishing in the High Seas of the Central Arctic Ocean. The State Council would go on to approve the Agreement, depositing the approval with Canada,...

On this Day in Chinese History; 2 October

This day, 2 October, in 1949, with a visiting Soviet and Korean delegation in attendance as witness, China in Beijing adopted the “Declaration of China’s Conference to Defend World Peace”, solemnly declaring to the world that the Chinese people...

On this Day in Chinese History; 1 October

This day, 1 October, in 2020, President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech via video at the High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly commemorating the 25th anniversary of the World Conference on Women in Beijing, comprising a...

What Progress is China Making Toward a Pet Friendly Society?

Increasingly recognising the significance of pets and their positive impact on human well-being, societies are reevaluating their approach to pet ownership. This shift not only acknowledges the profound influence of our dear friends, but also emphasises the importance of...

Mobile Payments in China; Convenience, Regulations & Legal Implications

Digital payments have revolutionised the way we handle transactions and China has emerged as a global leader in mobile-payment adoption, with the rapid proliferation of smartphone usage and the technological prowess of Chinese companies, mobile payments have become an...

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Nanjing Could Put Canberra on a New Flight Path to China

Travellers between China and Australia may soon have another part way across the Pacific. Nanjing has emerged as the...

China’s Fertility Insurance Turns Costly IVF Bills into Real Babies

Since 1 January 2025, couples pursuing fertility treatment across China have walked into a rather different kind of appointment....

Shanghai’s 21 Year Metro Fare Freeze Finally Faces a Hearing

Commuters across Shanghai are to see a fare structure tested for the first time in over two decades. On...

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