Martin Petersen Brings 1930s Shanghai to Life in City of Lost Souls
City of Lost Souls Brings Old Shanghai to Life Martin Petersen is an expert on China and a former senior executive with the CIA. He … Read more
Murder in the Maloo Brings 1870s Shanghai to English Readers
Paul Bevan Breathes New Life into Forgotten Chinese Pulp Fiction Paul Bevan is a Sinologist, historian, and literary translator. He lectured in Modern Chinese Literature … Read more
40 rare pictures of the Battle of Shanghai, Graphic Images
Rare Images Capture the Intensity of the Battle of Shanghai View 40 rare and graphic images capturing the intensity, destruction, and human cost of the … Read more
40 Shanghai Historical Pictures: A Glimpse into 1948
Shanghai’s Transformation in 1948 Before the Communist Takeover In 1948, Shanghai was a city at the crossroads of dramatic historical change. It was one of … Read more
Shanghai Demimondaine: Lorraine Murray’s Untold Story, Interview with Nick Hordern
A Riveting Tale of Society, Scandal, and Survival in Early 20th Century Shanghai: Interview with Nick Hordern Nick Hordern’s latest work, “Shanghai Demimondaine,” offers readers … Read more
Harmony Express: A Look into China’s Fast-Track Change
Thomas Bird Chronicles China’s Rail Revolution. Thomas Bird, once the editor of a lifestyle magazine and a rock band member, found himself in southern China … Read more
1930s Shanghai through the Eyes of Lorraine Murray in “Shanghai Demimondaine”
“Shanghai Demimondaine” is a new release by Nick Hordern, presented by Earnshaw Books. Set in the vibrant milieu of 1930s Shanghai, the book paints a … Read more
Rocking China: The Evolution of Indie Rock in Urban Chinese Cities
Journey through China’s Vibrant Indie Rock Scene “Rocking China: Tracing the Roots of Indie Rock” explores the evolving indie rock scenes across various Chinese cities, … Read more
Decoding the Absurd with Woshibai’s ’20 KM/H’
Life, Absurdity and Everything In-Between: The Narrative Spectrum of ’20 KM/H’ “20 KM/H”, crafted by the Shanghai-based illustrator and cartoonist Woshibai, serves as a fascinating … Read more
A Tale of a Unique Bookstore Amidst War: A Bridge Between Cultures
A Tale of a Unique Bookstore Amidst War: A Bridge Between Cultures Naoko Kato, a distinguished academic, has contributed her expertise to the fields of … Read more
A Conversation with Authors Deborah Taussig-Boehner and Lauren Housman, Authors of The Suitcase
Discover the story behind ‘The Suitcase,’ a captivating journey through history, as authors Taussig-Boehner & Housman share their insights. Deborah Taussig-Boehner and Lauren Housman are … Read more
Shanghai hospital Warns of 5 million positives throughout the city
Several cities are offering free anti-fever medications. China reports no COVID deaths for the second day in a row. The first mRNA vaccinations for German … Read more
Kaleidoscope by Naoko Kato
The establishment of a bookshop in Shanghai by a Japanese businessman in the 1920s altered the course of history by creating a venue for the … Read more
Shanghai boosts security following unusual COVID protests in China
Protests in China Authorities in Shanghai erected barriers on Monday around a city center area where hundreds of people demonstrated against harsh COVID-19 restrictions over … Read more