Gulangyu - Cultural Succession
January 25th 2008 A five minute ferry ride from the city of Xiamen, Gulangyu is an island still transitioning from its colonial past. Its a fine example of China's cultural resilience. The look is still European, but the vibe is entirely Chinese.
A Brief Overview of the History of the Concessions
The Opium Wars were a terrible loss for China, not only because it legalized a terrible drug addictio
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