China’s intimate experience with colonialism, imperial collapse (and subsequent loss of territory), and its numerous border disputes with its neighbors … See more

"East or West, home is best," goes the old saying, but in China, every direction tells a story as intricate as a finely woven silk tapestry. Picture this: the majestic Azure Dragon soa… See more

One of the last features to consider when trying to get a handle on the Chinese cartographic situation is the accuracy (or inaccuracy) of GPS. When browsing a map of China o… See more

For having stuck with us to the end of this wild cartographic journey, here’s a bonus map fact: China’s map is shaped like a rooster (公鸡 gōngjī). Despite the surprise and disbeli… See more

Instead of reading about the distorted maps of China, come and get lost in person! Consider arranging a visit to CLI. An educational stay at CLI will provide you a once-in-a-lif… See more