Blog Author - Andrew Killeen

Six Tips for a Happy Trip Home This Summer
Over the summer break, many families will be returning to their home countries, to catch up with friends and relatives and to enjoy all the home...
Make Dad Glad This Sunday With a Father’s Day Feast
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach… and it’s certainly the way to keep most dads happy.
Common Scams and Tips on What to Do When Life in China Goes Wrong
Some of the crucial rules that all foreigners should know in China as well as the rights that you have while residing in Beijing.
Jobs, Identity, and Defining Home: Former Third Culture Kids on Returning to Beijing as Adults
As parents of children growing up in an international environment, it’s natural for us to wonder how their experiences might shape their future.
Quick-Witted Ayi Saves Boy From Kidnappers in Chongwenmen
A probable child abduction attempt was thwarted in Chongwenmen last week, thanks to the quick thinking of a woman employed as an ayi by the child's...
Iconic "Giant Piano From 'Big'" Toy Store FAO Schwarz Opens in Beijing on May 25
Back in November last year we brought you news of the planned opening at Beijing’s China World Center Mall of FAO Schwarz, the iconic New York toy...
Beijing Calendar for Ramadan, Starting May 6 (Monday)
This Monday, May 6, sees the beginning of Ramadan, the holy month during which Muslims fast during daylight hours.
Liangma River Drained for Construction of New Park
Liangma River has been drained, as the first stage of work to convert the whole riverfront into an urban park.
Is Cambridge University Lowering Standards for Chinese Applicants?
Recent misunderstandings circulating on Weibo about admission to Cambridge University have shone a spotlight on the controversies surrounding the...