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Making a Mark; The Power of Peppa

This article begins with a squat toilet in Jingdezhen. As I reached for the flush, in an act most mundane, I was compelled to question: Who on earth decided to make the flush button shaped like the Apple logo?...

Cookies and Personal Data Protection

The tracking function of cookies has led to widespread concerns about violations of personal privacy and disclosure of personal information. In this way, it is necessary for government to pay more attention to the legal regulation of cookies. General Data...

The Goji God; Worshipped for Liver Vitality

Otherwise known as Wolfberry or Lycium Barbarum, the Goji berry is native to Asia, and has been used as a foodstuff and medicine by the Chinese for thousands of years. Only recently has it made its debut in Western...

Nepal; Trekking through Cloud Nine

I began my trek in Nepal at a height of 1,070m. Where I come from, in Scotland, we’re very proud of our mountains over 914m (or 3000 feet) called Munros. Here I was, just shy of Scotland’s tallest peak,...

Stone City & Qingliang Mountain; a.k.a. “Shitou Cheng” & “Qingliang Shan”

A segment of the ancient city wall lies on the West side of Nanjing. Facing the Qinhuai River, this section of the city wall hosts many sites rich in historic and cultural value. Perhaps the oldest of them all,...

Confucius Temple; Capital of Culture & Commerce, Past & Present?

One of the most visited attractions in Nanjing, Confucius Temple, stands at the heart of the city’s historic district. While most first-time visitors are bewildered by the numerous stores that offer a large variety of snacks and local specialties,...

The Bridge between China and Foreign Investments

The Foreign Investment Enterprise Law of the People’s Republic of China aims to expand foreign economic cooperation in China, in order to not only promote the development of China’s national economy, but also to protect the lawful rights and...

Yangzhou 24; Slender by Name, Slender by Nature

West Lake, over in Zhejiang province, is synonymous with Hangzhou. Slender West Lake, on the other hand, is an entirely different kettle of fish. For after just 1 and a half hours’ drive from Nanjing, or 40 minutes on...

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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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