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'All Shall Perish' Deathcore Guitarist to Perform in Tianjin May 28
May 25, 2012
'All Shall Perish' Deathcore Guitarist to Perform in Tianjin May 28

Francesco Artusato, guitarist of deathcore band All Shall Perish and the official face for the Ibanez 2012 Tour, will perform at the South Campus of Tianjin Conservatory of Music on May 28. All Shall Perish is currently one of the most outstanding young deathcore bands in America. What’s more, fans can meet Artusato and get autographs at 15:00 at Haojita Qinhang (好吉他琴行) – an opportunity not to be missed! Venue of meet and signing When: May 28, 15:00 Where: 28-29 Yinyue Jie,... Read more>>

Expat Corner

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

May 26, 2012 Comments (2)
What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in... Read More>>

China Media

Get Connected: Why Are Foreign Dignitaries Increasingly Turning to Weibo?

Get Connected: Why Are Foreign Dignitaries Increasingly Turning to Weibo?

May 23, 2012 Comments (2)
From IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde wishing to former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, these days, it seems that foreign dignitaries are increasingly turning to China's Weibo (microblogging) platform to better connect with Chinese... Read More>>
  • Tianjin Essential Guide
History of Tianjin
History of Tianjin

Tianjin was first put on the map as Zhigu (Straight Port) during the Sui Dynasty, when the Grand Canal was constructed. It was named Tianjin (Heavenly Ford) in 1404. By this time the city officials had added city walls to protect it from pirates. It was established as a prefecture in 1725 during the Qing Dynasty, and as a county six years later. When in 1858 the Treaty of Tianjin was signed after the Opium Wars, the city was divided up and...Read more>>

Tianjin Transport - Introduction
Tianjin Transport - Introduction

Tianjin is easily reached by air, land and sea. It serves as a major port for the shipping of goods in and out of North China. Its international airport is located approximately 15 km outside the city center. Tianjin has four different railway stations serving cities all over China. And its world class network of expressways and highways facilitates traveling in and out of the city by bus. Unlike other cities, Tianjin's winding streets are not...Read more>>