“Ghost Cities of China” author Wade Shepard shares more about his research, including the development of migrant construction worker communities, the frontier mentality, and marketing new cities.
Uber is winning the hearts and minds of local drivers and passengers as municipal governments struggle to deal with the popular car-hailing app.
I’ve recently started using Uber in Chengdu, and have fallen in love with it. This is why I do not see many taxis in my future.
You could always count on a passive indifference to marijuana smoking in China from the authorities, but that attitude may be changing. Internet dealers have come to the attention of the Chinese media.
After years of speculation, Apple advances further into China with the opening of it’s first official Apple Store in Western China. Right here in Chengdu.
Li Chuncheng was Chengdu’s overlord for years before ascending to the No. 2 political position in the province. Now he is under investigation for corruption and faces the Party axe.