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The Snake Boy
CoCo, one of the best jazz singers in Shanghai, was born in the Year of the Snake. Despite his musical talents, he was booed off stage and rejected from record companies—because he’s gay. ...
(2007-03-10)
CoCo, one of the best jazz singers in Shanghai, was born in the Year of the Snake. Despite his musical talents, he was booed off stage and rejected from record companies—because he’s gay. ...
Zhang’s Garden, one of the most extravagant private gardens that ever exisited in China, is no longer the landmark of Shanghai. Instead, all you can find now are Shikumen houses and alleys. In t...
Walking down the street in Shanghai now and then you would come across some buildings with historical flavor. On Sinan Road there are several old villas that fit this description. Years ag...
When the government makes plans to advance and society moves forward,some people will be left behind and their way of life forfeited.Gong Chang Hua was one of them. Gong was a hard working fisherman. ...
In 1949, there were about 30,000 to 40,000 pedicab drivers in Shanghai and many stations all over the city. Entering the 90s, there were only 4 stations and 27 drivers left. The youngest driver was 72...
Taiyuan Villa, also known as the Residence of Marshall, is one of the most gorgeous garden houses in Shanghai. Completed in 1925, it was located in the French concession of the city. Now it is a branc...
James Hilton, in his book 'Lost horizon', mentioned a heavenly place called Shangri-La. Ever since, people had been trying to find its location. After decades of searching, in 1997, Shangri-La was fou...
According to a Chinese saying, 'A young couple will accompany each other into old age.'Unfortunately, this is sometimes not the case. As people age, what bothers them most is often loneliness, which i...