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Jun 23, 2017

China's Bike Rental Consolidation Begins With Reported Mobike Acquisition of Unibike

This post comes courtesy of our content partners at TechNode. Tencent Tech (in Chinese) is reporting that China’s top bike rental startup Mobike has...

R Delayed Storm Fails to Live Up to Expectations, Causes Flooding Anyways

Jun 23, 2017

In Pictures: Delayed Storm Fails to Live Up to Expectations, Causes Flooding Anyways

The downpour finally arrived in Beijing this morning as promised, but failed to live up to predictions of becoming "the worst storm in six years."...

Jun 23, 2017

Noise Pollution: Carsick Cars, P.K. 14, Anoise, Ching Wen Hsiao, Loreli Art Market, Anda Union

Nothing like a little provincial rainstorm to wash away the grime, the sweat, and tears of the past week and wipe the slate clean. And there’s...

Jun 23, 2017

Your Ultimate 24-Hour Tianjin Travel Itinerary and Guide

If you want to escape Beijing for a change of scene, Tianjin is only a day trip away and has a completely different feel to the capital. Where East...

Jun 23, 2017

Vineyard Café: Old Favorite Survives Wudaoying Closure With New Chaowai Soho Kitchen

Though longtime Beijingers have fond memories of the pioneering Western food at Vineyard Café since it opened a decade ago, owner Will Yorke wasn’t...

Jun 23, 2017

"Lawful Laowai" Teaches Proper Driving to Chinese by Shaming Them

China's ongoing campaign to promote traffic safety awareness has directed its attention towards misbehaving expats as a method to educate the Chinese...

Jun 22, 2017

Anticipation Builds as Beijing Braces for Oncoming Storm

Yesterday's report about "the biggest storm in six years" have led to exasperation when heavy rains failed to appear all day long. But make no...

Jun 22, 2017

Beijing's Most Interesting Themed Bars

Beijing is blessed with a fast-moving and pretty diverse bar scene, but one that is nevertheless still dominated by craft breweries and upscale...

Jun 22, 2017

Mandarin Month: Is it Offensive to Be Called a Laowai?

Due to the 40 percent likelihood of rain on Saturday, we are postponing our Mandarin Month Social on the Q Bar roofdeck to Sunday, June 25, which ...

Jun 22, 2017

Beijing Beats: Mark Redito, Rave Republic, Hiver, Dannic, Starkey

Beijing Beats brings you the best in Beijing nightlife each weekend so that you can soothe the woes of a long and stressful week with some out-of-...

True North Strong Party! Partake in 150th Canada Day Fair With Lobster, Tunes and More at CISB, June 25

Jun 22, 2017

True North Strong Party! Partake in 150th Canada Day Fair at CISB, Jun 25

The Great White North is celebrating a century and a half as a nation, and the Canadian International School in Liangmaqiao is marking the occasion...

Be Transported to an Enchanted World by 1927’s and Komische Oper Berlin’s The Magic Flute at Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, Jul 21-23

Jun 22, 2017

Be Transported to an Enchanted World by 1927’s and Komische Oper Berlin’s 'The Magic Flute,' Jul 21-23

Be prepared to experience Mozart’s fairytale opera The Magic Flute (Chinese) as you have never seen it before. British theater group 1927 and Barrie...

Jun 22, 2017

The 8 Best Things to Do on a Rainy Beijing Day

It rarely rains in Beijing, but when it rains, it pours. Some people prefer to spend rainy days in the comfort of their home, but your options are ...

R Beijing Dog Poisoning Allegations Falls on Deaf Ears as Pet Owners Accused of Not Picking Up After Pets

Jun 22, 2017

Beijing Dog Poisoning Allegations Fall on Deaf Ears as Pet Owners Accused of Not Picking Up After Pets

A Beijing resident hoping to warn the public about a rash of dog poisonings has instead sparked a furor from Chinese netizens who accuse negligent ...

Jun 21, 2017

Sayonara: Okra 1949 Announces Its Closure July 1; Okra Hong Kong to Continue

We are saddened to hear news from Okra 1949 that they are set to close their venue in Sanlitun's Hidden City. The restaurant, which has been a...

DP Join the Drinking Buddies Beer Club, Get Selected Imported Craft Beers Delivered Monthly to Your House

Jun 21, 2017

Drinking Buddies Monthly Beer Club Delivers Selected Imported Craft Beers Straight to Your Door

Being a craft beer addict is both a blessing and a curse; the industry is absolutely burgeoning, including in China, and there are a bazillion...

Jun 21, 2017

Flood Warnings for Beijing as Worst Storm in 6 Years to Arrive Thursday (June 22)

Municipal authorities are warning residents to be wary of flooding as a severe convection thunderstorm is expected to strike Beijing on Thursday. A...

Fête de la Musique's World Music Day Returns to Invade 20 of Beijing's Venues, June 18 and 21

Jun 21, 2017

Fête de la Musique's World Music Day Returns to Invade Over 20 of Beijing's Venues, June 21

Fête de la Musique returns once again, invading the livehouses across Beijing for just one evening – Wednesday, June 21 – to celebrate World Music...

R Forbidden City Will Organize A Memorial Service for Selfless Peasant He Gang from Henan Province on June 22

Jun 21, 2017

Beijing Organizes Memorial for Construction Worker Who Brought Found Treasure to the City in 1985

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 Shijiazhaung-...

High Town Brewpub Adds Australian Beef Streak to the Menu, As Well As Salsa Party, and DJ Night

Jun 21, 2017

High Town Brewpub Expands Menu With Kiwi Steak, Introduces Salsa and DJ Nights

With the benchmark of what makes a good brewpub continuously on the rise, Nali Patio's High Town is continuously pushing itself to stand out against...

Jun 21, 2017

Mandarin Month: BITC Students Share How Their School’s Caring Staff Makes All the Difference

In the lead up to our Mandarin Month mixer on June 24, Sunday, June 25 where you'll be able to meet with Beijing's best Mandarin schools, we'll be...

Jun 21, 2017

This Week in Health and Fitness: Non-Studio Yoga Options

This Week in Health and Fitness brings you weekly updates on fitness events, health and wellness news, and healthy eating from around Beijing....

DP Tianyi Market to Permanently Close This September

Jun 21, 2017

Toys R Bust: Tianyi Market to Permanently Close This September

Months of open speculation are finally at an end: Tianyi Market will permanently shut its doors after 25 years of operating in Beijing's Fuchengmen...

R Hotshot London Bartender Marian Beke to Guest at Atmosphere June 27-July 1

Jun 20, 2017

Hotshot London Bartender Marian Beke to Guest at Atmosphere, Jun 27-Jul 1

Having only been open a short two years, Marian Beke's The Gibson bar has already shaken up London's vibrant nightlife scene, becoming a hotly...

Pairing Burgers with Craft Beer at Your Favorite Beijing Brewpubs

Jun 20, 2017

9 Great Brewpubs to Pair Your Craft Beer With Burgers

The 2017 Beijinger Burger Cup may be officially over, with Q Mex being crowned for its delicious new chorizo burger (packed with a double-grilled...

Jun 20, 2017

EAT: Pizza Saporita Open at Chaoyang Park, Eat in Support of the LGBT Center, Waldorf Astoria Aperitivo Happy Hour

Pizza Saporita, previously Pizza+, has now officially completed its rebranding, opening their Chaoyang Park store, adding more seating to both the...

Jun 20, 2017

China's Dancing Grannies Are Driving a Tech Boom

This post comes courtesy of our content partners at TechNode. In China, they rule the streets. Dancing grannies can be seen in parks and plazas...

DP A Beijing Expat's Shaolin Kung Fu Odyssey

Jun 20, 2017

The Story of One Beijing Expat's Successful Shaolin Kung Fu Odyssey

When most foreigners think about kung fu, the last thing to likely cross their minds would be a petite, glamorous redhead from Azerbaijan. And yet...

Jun 20, 2017

TV Tuesday: Introducing China's Worst Show, 'Midnight Food Store'

Welcome to TV Tuesday, a column devoted to following the newest and most notable Chinese mainland television shows. Following the mainland China...

Jun 20, 2017

Red Dress Charity Run Attracts Online Controversy as Animosity Towards Expats Grows

It was supposed to be a lighthearted event for a good cause, but the annual Red Dress Charity Run has ended up as a focus of criticism by Chinese...

Jun 19, 2017

A Drink With: James McGregor, American Writer and China Expert Talks Scotch

A Drink With is a regular column in which we ask amazing Beijing personalities to tell us about their drinking habits and liquid preferences. This...

Jun 19, 2017

Indulge Your Bike-Curiosity: Rainbow-Colored Sharebikes Hit Beijing Streets

Just when you think that Beijing sidewalks have reached their capacity, another new player emerges in China's already saturated sharebike market,...

Events Watch: Beijing's Best Weekday Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, June 19-25

Jun 19, 2017

Events Watch: Beijing's Best Weekday Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Jun 19-25

Our Events Watch series aims to highlight happenings that aren't focused on alcohol and drinking, but instead take a more educational or productive...

China's Bike Rental Consolidation Begins With Reported Mobike Acquisition of Unibike

In Pictures: Delayed Storm Fails to Live Up to Expectations, Causes Flooding Anyways

Noise Pollution: Carsick Cars, P.K. 14, Anoise, Ching Wen Hsiao, Loreli Art Market, Anda Union

Your Ultimate 24-Hour Tianjin Travel Itinerary and Guide

Vineyard Café: Old Favorite Survives Wudaoying Closure With New Chaowai Soho Kitchen

"Lawful Laowai" Teaches Proper Driving to Chinese by Shaming Them

Anticipation Builds as Beijing Braces for Oncoming Storm

Beijing's Most Interesting Themed Bars

Mandarin Month: Is it Offensive to Be Called a Laowai?

Beijing Beats: Mark Redito, Rave Republic, Hiver, Dannic, Starkey

True North Strong Party! Partake in 150th Canada Day Fair at CISB, Jun 25

Be Transported to an Enchanted World by 1927’s and Komische Oper Berlin’s 'The Magic Flute,' Jul 21-23

The 8 Best Things to Do on a Rainy Beijing Day

Beijing Dog Poisoning Allegations Fall on Deaf Ears as Pet Owners Accused of Not Picking Up After Pets

Sayonara: Okra 1949 Announces Its Closure July 1; Okra Hong Kong to Continue

Drinking Buddies Monthly Beer Club Delivers Selected Imported Craft Beers Straight to Your Door

Flood Warnings for Beijing as Worst Storm in 6 Years to Arrive Thursday (June 22)

Fête de la Musique's World Music Day Returns to Invade Over 20 of Beijing's Venues, June 21

Beijing Organizes Memorial for Construction Worker Who Brought Found Treasure to the City in 1985

High Town Brewpub Expands Menu With Kiwi Steak, Introduces Salsa and DJ Nights

Mandarin Month: BITC Students Share How Their School’s Caring Staff Makes All the Difference

This Week in Health and Fitness: Non-Studio Yoga Options

Toys R Bust: Tianyi Market to Permanently Close This September

Hotshot London Bartender Marian Beke to Guest at Atmosphere, Jun 27-Jul 1

9 Great Brewpubs to Pair Your Craft Beer With Burgers

EAT: Pizza Saporita Open at Chaoyang Park, Eat in Support of the LGBT Center, Waldorf Astoria Aperitivo Happy Hour

China's Dancing Grannies Are Driving a Tech Boom

The Story of One Beijing Expat's Successful Shaolin Kung Fu Odyssey

TV Tuesday: Introducing China's Worst Show, 'Midnight Food Store'

Red Dress Charity Run Attracts Online Controversy as Animosity Towards Expats Grows

A Drink With: James McGregor, American Writer and China Expert Talks Scotch

Indulge Your Bike-Curiosity: Rainbow-Colored Sharebikes Hit Beijing Streets

Events Watch: Beijing's Best Weekday Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Jun 19-25

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