The new store in Shanghai will be the world’s biggest to date for the beloved toy company.
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If you were someone who could never decide between music or sports in school, this crazy oncerto might be right up your alley.
What did China’s capital look like before everyone had a camera in their pocket? This rare historical footage gives us all a unique look at Beijing just under a century ago.
After seeing Google’s artificial intelligence system “AlphaGo” beat one of the best Go players alive last week, I decided to try the popular game myself.
If China ever goes to war with a species made predominantly out of building materials, it’ll definitely win.
Everyone is getting a new yet ancient suit, in Captain America: Bromance of the Three Kingdoms.
The Chinese government is going all in on electric cars. After all, China is currently plagued with some of the worst air pollution in the world.
A simple squabble over the breakfast table turned into a scene from a horror movie for one family.
Who wouldn’t want one of these lovable little dolls staring at you forever and ever…until you die…and maybe even after that.
Amid tension between countries in East Asia, techno dance group World Order travels to China to promote their message of peace in their latest music video.
You’ll never be bored in the bedroom with so many designs to choose from.
Twenty-four enchanting images of China now available to us thanks to quite the unexpected source.
Since the establishment of modern China following World War II, both China and Taiwan have claimed nearly the entirety of the South China Sea as their own.
Kittens and their paw prints will be blossoming at Tokyo Skytree for a limited time this spring.
After an airline scuppered passengers’ Valentine’s Day plans with a huge delay, one woman found herself in yet another bind when she learned that her complimentary hotel stay would be in an S&M dungeon-themed love hotel.
This ornate teapot holds a dark secret—using it, you can either amaze your guests with excellent service, or murder them. Whichever floats your boat.
Passengers may gripe that Chinese railway staff members can be less than friendly, but providing service with a smile can be a little difficult when some riders are literally pigs.
You probably won’t be inclined to do any of these things on this list, but you should probably read it anyway because all 10 of these things happened in the past few years in China.


















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