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To commemorate the 170th anniversary of the Humen Opium Destruction, Beijing police yesterday destroyed 393 kg of banned substances seized in China from 2006 through 2008 - and that's only half of the stash that's been collected. The burning took place in a northwestern surburban area outside of Beijing,... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Internationally renowned artist Tony Wong is no stranger to success in the art scene, with his work having been exhibited extensively across major US cities, in Hong Kong and Taipei, and throughout Europe. Blending images inspired by American folklore with the familiar reminiscence of old Chinese legends past, Wong's... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Following the birth of 2009's first panda cub in Thailand (on May 29 at the Chiang Mai Zoo), Chinese experts have now expressed their intention to make sure the vitality of the father gets passed on to all the pandaettes in China. They will be taking the sperm of... continue reading on Shanghaiist

China says seven "terror cells" found in Kashgar [Reuters] "China uncovered seven "terror cells" in the western frontier city of Kashgar in the first four months of 2009, the China Daily said on Wednesday, citing the city's party secretary." Chinese groups protest Dalai honor [China Daily]"Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Exciting news for the adventuresome wayfarer - a new cross-border tourist route between China and Mongolia just opened today, meaning that as long as you have a valid border pass, you can now travel to different parts of Mongolia! China Hospitality News reports that the new route "[runs] from... continue reading on Shanghaiist