Monthly Archives: September 2011

Sex and death in a Huadu hotel

A young woman working at the South American Grand Hotel in Huadu joined a group of Panamanians for drinks at the hotel bar. After passing out, two of the men had sex with her. She died in the morning. Continue reading

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Photos from the opening of Guangzhou’s International Festival of Lights

In case you were preoccupied with Happy Hour Mondays fun, here’s some of what you (and we) missed as Guangzhou kicked off mainland China’s first ever international festival of light last night. Continue reading

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Nanfang TV: Oktoberfest celebrated by a full house in Guangzhou

The latest edition of Nanfang TV goes deep inside the Oktoberfest party to document the madness and mayhem in Guangzhou. Continue reading

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Guangzhou Festival of Light begins tonight

The Guangzhou International Festival of Light begins tonight and will be best viewed from along the Pearl River nearing Tianhe, or outer space. It continues through to mid-October, so get your camera out and get down early to find a good spot to watch. Continue reading

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White men, Chinese women: balancing urges and morals in China

An American man in Zhuhai battles his animal instincts and tries to live up to his personal morals and traditions amid the 10-times rule in China. Continue reading

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The Spin Doctor – Wilco, “The Whole Love”

This week The Spin Doctor reviews Wilco’s eighth LP “The Whole Love”. Following two consecutive records of bland complacency, Wilco once again sounds focused, and still capable of a sharp left turn or two. Continue reading

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Could China’s next Olympic Games be in Guangzhou?

Jacques Rogge says China needs to wait awhile before hosting another Olympic Games, but said Guangzhou is already a capable potential host. Continue reading

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Shenzhen expats encouraged to provide comic relief

Shenzhen expats can strut their stuff on stage to the wild applause of the Chinese audience in the second annual Shenzhen Expat Chinese Talent Competition, which is now accepting applications. Continue reading

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Get your beer on! Oktoberfest kicks off tonight in Guangzhou

The Nanfang will be at Oktoberfest this weekend in Guangzhou – the annual event to indulge in a meaty German buffet and double-fist mugs of beer. Continue reading

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McCawley’s Irish Pub opens its doors in Guangzhou

Guangzhou – already spoiled when it comes to pubs and delicious deep-fried morsels – is getting one of Shenzhen’s most famous drinking dens. McCawley’s has finally set up shop in the city in the Pearl River New Town area. Continue reading

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