Blog Category - Beijing News

You Can Discount On Me: Wantong Market Set To Close August 31
Submitted on Jun 28, 2017
Wantong Market is the latest victim of a urban renewal project that has shuttered nearly hundreds of small commodity and wholesale market.
R New High-Speed Train Promises Beijing-Shanghai Travel in Just 3 Hours
Submitted on Jun 27, 2017
After years of restricting train speeds, China's high-speed railway may once again be offering passengers quick travel times by introducing a new
R Before and After Comparisons of Hutong Restorations Show a Niche Market with No Entry
Submitted on Jun 26, 2017
Beijing was irrevokably changed this past spring when a city-wide "urban revitalization" project bricked-up the storefronts to lots of our
R Protests and Chaos at Beijing Zoo Market as Closure Imminent
Submitted on Jun 24, 2017
A show of resistance has interrupted the systematic closing of the city's small commodity markets as brawls broke out at a protest in front of Bei
R First Private Elevator Installed for Beijing Walkup Apartment To Meet Growing Demands of Elderly
Submitted on Jun 24, 2017
As unlikely as it may be, the phrase "penthouse suite" may soon become common in Beijing neighborhoods.
Seedy Cinema: Catch Screening of Local Indie Flick "Into the Belly of Beijing" at Yue Space, Jun 25
Submitted on Jun 23, 2017
Get ready to feast your eyes on Beijing's seedy side.
China's Bike Rental Consolidation Begins With Reported Mobike Acquisition of Unibike
Submitted on Jun 23, 2017
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R Delayed Storm Fails to Live Up to Expectations, Causes Flooding Anyways
Submitted on Jun 23, 2017
The downpour finally arrived in Beijing this morning as promised, but failed to live up to...
Anticipation Builds as Beijing Braces for Oncoming Storm
Submitted on Jun 22, 2017
Yesterday's report about "the biggest s
R Beijing Dog Poisoning Allegations Falls on Deaf Ears as Pet Owners Accused of Not Picking Up After Pets
Submitted on Jun 22, 2017
A Beijing resident hoping to warn the public about a rash of dog poisonings has instead sparke
Flood Warnings for Beijing as Worst Storm in 6 Years to Arrive Thursday
Submitted on Jun 21, 2017
Municipal authorities are warning residents to be wary of flooding as a severe convection...
R Forbidden City Will Organize A Memorial Service for Selfless Peasant He Gang from Henan Province on June 22
Submitted on Jun 21, 2017
On May 30, the 54-year-old He Gang was one of six people who passed away during an engineering accident on a construction site for the Shijiazhaun
DP Tianyi Market to Permanently Close This September
Submitted on Jun 21, 2017
Months of open speculation are finally at an end: Tianyi Market will permanently
China's Dancing Grannies Are Driving a Tech Boom
Submitted on Jun 20, 2017
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R Red Dress Charity Run Attracts Online Controversy As Animosity Towards Expats Grows
Submitted on Jun 20, 2017
It was supposed to be a lighthearted event for a good cause, but the annual Red