China Erects Giant Phallus, State Censors Get Testy Who’s bright idea was it to make the new headquarters of the People’s Daily, the Communist Party’s main propaganda machine, look like a giant dong? Read more More
Chinese Cosplay: Life at the Fair A thriving cosplay culture exists in China. On Sunday, there was plenty of awesome characters mingling at the Animation and Comics Fair in Beijing. Read more More
Postcards from the ‘Jing: Beijing Je T’aime Our Postcards sender is leaving Beijing. Time for a Top 10 recap: “The hacking, spitting, filth and smell of urine around every corner is a mere sideshow compared to the real fun you can have here…Just prepare for the worst and you’ll get the best.” Read more More
Postcards from the ‘Jing: Fashion Forward or F*&cked Up? “Many of the Chinese woman I’ve come across dress like they’re about 12. Maybe they’re trying to find the right pedophile to settle down with, I’m not sure. But it’s like there’s a secret directive that requires woman to wear childish, stupid, frilly, shiny things.” Read more More
Postcards from the ‘Jing: Hotel Room ‘Services’ Our intrepid reporter is staying in a Chinese hotel. It’s always a pleasure to enjoy the China hotel experience, because you never know what you’re gonna get. Sometimes, you get sex accoutrements. Other times, “massage services.” And the restaurants? Read more More
Postcards from the ‘Jing: Nihao Nihao Birdie You’ve heard about China’s impending dominance for a while now. But what’s life like on a day-to-day basis in the weird and wonderful country? For that we turn to our intrepid reporter JB, who files her latest message via carrier pigeon. For the birds! Read more More