Blog Author - Steven Schwankert
20+ year Beijing resident and four-time AmCham president has a new book about the most epic train hijacking in Chinese history.
After being knocked out by Covid, Shuangjing Showdown is back Saturday night, with 18 amateur boxing and Muay Thai fights.
China casual dining and health food stalwart Element Fresh (新元素) is filing for bankruptcy protection and plans to liquidate its assets.
It's that time of the year again when Beijing turns into a beautiful palette of red, orange, and yellows of autumn foliage.
![[DP] Too Hot for Hot Yoga? Time for AquaX and BOGA](https://www.thebeijinger.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_list_image/public/thebeijinger/blog-images/265699/boga_outdoor_1.jpeg "[DP] Too Hot for Hot Yoga? Time for AquaX and BOGA")
It might be too warm for hot yoga, but a different take on downward-facing dog now provides a cooler option for yoga enthusiasts.
A new book attempts to capture the full history and splendor of the Forbidden City.
![Fast Food Watch: McDonald's "Tea Time" Menu a Late Winter Treat](https://www.thebeijinger.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_list_image/public/thebeijinger/blog-images/384518/mcdonalds_tea_time_set.jpg "Fast Food Watch: McDonald's "Tea Time" Menu a Late Winter Treat")
McDonald's presents some of its best new items during Chinese New Year, but some better and less expensive items have been saved for March.
![Back to Black: Paul French Returns with "Destination Peking" and "Peking Noir"](https://www.thebeijinger.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_list_image/public/thebeijinger/blog-images/384518/destination_peking_front_and_back_cover_-_final.jpg "Back to Black: Paul French Returns with "Destination Peking" and "Peking Noir"")
Paul French talks to the Beijinger about why the city's history still captivates him.
In celebration of Spring Festival, McDonald's takes on a Chinese street food classic.
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