Editor’s Note:

Chinese Fans Mourn Michael Jackson

China is home to millions, perhaps even hundreds of millions, of Michael Jackson fans, and news of his death provoked outpourings of grief online and in public commemorations. Jackson occupies a unique role in Chinese culture because his fame coincided with Reform and Opening, and he was the first western pop star many Chinese ever experienced.Read More>>

Jackson Planned to Hold Farewell Concert in China

Edited and translated by eChinacities.com staff   Jul 02, 2009

Jackson Planned to Hold Farewell Concert in ChinaMichael Jackson not only planned to hold a concert in the Beijing Workers’ Stadium, but this China concert was to be the final performance of his career. In addition, he planned to donate money and bring directors to make films about Beijing. Read More>>

Why Did Michael Jackson Never Play the Mainland?

Edited and translated by eChinacities.com staff   Jul 02, 2009

Why Did Michael Jackson Never Play the Mainland?Pop Idol Michael Jackson’s death prevents him from ever playing a show in China. After years of patiently waiting, rumors and hints that MJ might make a mainland appearance, Chinese audiences are crestfallen. Why did he never play a show in China? Read More>>

Why We Missed Michael Jackson in Beijing in 1988

Edited and translated by eChinacities.com staff   Jul 02, 2009

Why We Missed Michael Jackson in Beijing in 1988We missed Michael Jackson in Beijing in 1988 because his expected concert at Tian'anmen Square never came to fruition for the reasons discussed below. The 80s, like Michael Jackson, came to an abrupt end and mainland fans never got to see MJ moonwalk. Read More>>

Michael Jackson's Only Visit to Mainland China

Edited and translated by eChinacities.com staff   Jul 02, 2009

Michael Jackson's Only Visit to Mainland ChinaMichael Jackson visited Zhongshan city in 1987 while vacationing in Hong Kong. In his only visit to mainland, China he visited the former residence of Sun Yat-sen, loved Sun’s suit, and took pictures with villagers which he later sent back autographed. Read More>>

Michael Jackson Movie THIS IS IT Prevue Released on Sep 13

Michael Jackson Movie THIS IS IT Prevue Released on Sep 13

This is It, the documentary revealing Michael Jackson’s last rehearsal, will be released at...Read More>>

eChinacities.com   Sep 11, 2009

Michael Jackson public memorial held in Los Angeles

Michael Jackson public memorial held in Los Angeles

A Gospel choir singing "We're going to see the king" launched an emotional public memorial for...Read More>>

Jul 08, 2009

Chinese publishers rush Jackson biography into print

Chinese publishers rush Jackson biography into print

Surviving on a diet of coffee and cigarettes, two Chinese writers have written an "instant book" on...Read More>>

By Chen Jia   Jul 06, 2009

Jackson
Michael Jackson Timeline
1958–75: Early life and The Jackson 5
1975–81: Move to Epic and Off the Wall
1982–85: Thriller, Motown 25, We Are the World and business career
1986–90: Tabloids, appearance, Bad, autobiography and films
1991–93: Dangerous and Super Bowl XXVII
1993–94: Sexual abuse accusations and first marriage
1995–99: HIStory, second marriage and fatherhood
2000–02: Label dispute, Invincible and third child
2003–07: Documentary, trial and business ventures
2008–09: Milestones, real estate, planned return to live performance
2009: Death