the Beijinger 7 Days in Beijing: Thursday, August 12 to Wednesday, August 18

This Week's Alarming Statistic

1,042

Number of people still missing after a landslide in Zhouqu County, Gansu Province last Sunday.

Global Times


Trivia

Congrats to Cao Wei who correctly answered the question: In the interview with CocoRosie in the August edition of the Beijinger, how do the duo describe their critics?

The correct answer was ( C ) Bored. Heteronormative. Clichéd.

Cao Wei won two tickets to the upcoming 2010 Max Star Festival in Ditan Park (see "Upcoming" for details).

This Week's Trivia Challenge

Feng Xiaogang’s new blockbuster Aftershock starts with which great natural disaster?

  1. The Sichuan Earthquake.

  2. The Yangtze River floods of 1954.

  3. The eruption of Krakatoa.

  4. The Tangshan Earthquake.

  5. The Kobe Earthquake.

Send the correct answer to 7days@thebeijinger.com for a chance to win two vouchers from Mint Spa, valued at RMB 200 each.

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Best of the the Beijinger blog


September/October Holiday Dates Recap
"The dates for China’s national holidays in 2010 were announced way back in December (check out all the dates here) but the Shanghaiist reminded us this morning about the “chaotic” holiday schedule coming up in mid-September and early October. We thought we’d remind our readers so you can start planning your getaways now…"


What Women Want: Beijing’s Ladies’ Nights
"Attention Ladies: Summer is prime time to round up your girlfriends and venture out into the heat of the night in search of cheap drinks and fun on the town. Here's the roundup of the best deals to be found...."


Wi-Fi iPhones Finally Arrive in China
"A few weeks ago we reported on speculation that Wi-Fi enabled iPhones would soon be officially hitting the mainland Chinese market. As of today it seems they have finally arrived..."

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Work for True Run Media

Arts & Entertainment Editor Wanted
The Beijinger is looking for a full time Arts & Entertainment Editor to edit and write Art, Stage, Cinema and InPrint content for the magazine and website. Qualified applicants should be native English speakers, avidly interested and involved in the city's Arts & Entertainment scene, have at least one year of editorial experience and be motivated to undertake a dynamic and challenging job writing and editing for the city's premier English language publication. Send a CV and at least two relevant writing samples to: editor@thebeijinger.com.

Web Intern (Flexible)
TheBeijinger.com, Beijing’s premier source of online English-language information, is looking for an intern to work with the web team and contribute to all aspects of the site, including the Beijinger blog, our online directory and events listings.
You need to be dedicated, self-motivated and able to take on tasks and run with them. An interest in journalism and an eye for detail are musts.Hours and duration of internship negotiable.
Applicants can be of any nationality, but must be fluent in written and spoken English. Chinese reading and conversational ability an advantage.
Send your resume and two relevant writing samples to: danedwards@truerun.com

Beijingkids is offering internships for aspiring editors, writers and journalists who want to learn about magazine production.
Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have had previous experience writing and editing, and be able to commit at least 14 hours a week. Duration of this unpaid internship is negotiable. Send a CV and some samples of your writing to imogen.kandel@beijing-kids.com.
We're seeking people who are:
- Reliable.
- Available for a minimum three days a week.
- Fluent in English reading/writing/speaking skills.
- Organized and able to work under deadlines.
- Active members of the Beijing expat community.
Mandarin skills are a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Research on the internet.
- Upload content to our website.
- Write blog posts for our website.
- Conduct interviews.
- Pitch story ideas.
- Write magazine articles.

Be on the Agenda
Agenda magazine, Beijing’s bi-weekly lifestyle and events guide aimed at professionals, is seeking a Managing Editor. In addition to being native English speakers, qualified candidates should:
* Have at least one year of professional writing and/or editing experience;
* Be well-connected in Beijing’s business, retail, food & beverage and professional communities;
* Be passionate about exploring Beijing;
* Have a professional demeanor;
* Love to wine and dine out;
* Enjoy indulging in spa and beauty treatments;
* Love shopping;
* Be familiar with Beijing real estate developments and neighborhoods;
* Be efficient and well-organized;
* Be able to ask insightful, informed interview questions;
* Be an avid reader of Beijing media sources;
* Be enthusiastic about business networking
Please send a cv and at least two writing samples to jerrychan@truerun.com.

Agenda is looking for interns
Candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Have at least one year of professional writing and/or editing experience;
- Have ideas and energy and be prepared to contribute features and interviews;
- Be well-connected in Beijing’s business, retail, food & beverage and professional communities;
- Be passionate about exploring Beijing;
- Have a professional demeanor;
- Love to wine and dine out;
- Enjoy indulging in spa and beauty treatments;
- Love shopping;
- Be familiar with Beijing real estate developments and neighborhoods;
- Be efficient and well-organized;
- Be able to ask insightful, informed interview questions;
- Be an avid reader of Beijing media sources;
- Be enthusiastic about business networking;
- Be self-motivated and able to take initiative on the job.
Excellent English speaking and writing skills are essential. Chinese language skills are a bonus, but not essential. This is an unpaid (small stipend) position, but could lead to a paid position for the right candidate. E-mail your resume to: editor@agendabeijing.com

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The Indispensable Immersion Guides

Beijing by Foot



This collection of 40 walks around Beijing will take you through hutongs and high-rises, into the history and stories that still reside amidst the cement and construction. Beijing by Foot has mapped the city like never before. We've walked every hutong and every street, in search of the forgotten gems and hidden details. And now the result is here, presented on stylish, easy-to-carry cards, each of which features a walk on one side and a map on the other, marked with sites of interest and a route, as well as the city’s best restaurants, bars and shops. Readers can also get taste of what to expect over at the Beijing by Foot blog, which features, among other things, photos and reflections on the author's adventures exploring the web of bomb-shelter tunnels 30 meters under Nanluogu Xiang. For more information click here.

Insider's Guide to Beijing 2010

There are guidebooks and then there's the Insider's Guide to Beijing.

This is the guide that punches through the tourist facade of this mighty city and tells you where real Beijingers like to eat, sleep, study, party, work, primp and play.

For more information, visit the Insider's Guide to Beijing 2010.

Beijing Eats

The ultimate English language guide to Beijing's Chinese restaurants is finally here! It’s called Beijing Eats – A Food-Lover's Companion to China's Culinary Capital, and it guides you to 140 of Beijing’s best Chinese restaurants, covering 31 regional and historic cuisines. Written by Eileen Wen Mooney, a long-time Beijing resident and food writer, each Chinese regional cooking style has its own chapter, with cultural information and expert descriptions of classic regional dishes, plus Eileen’s picks of the best restaurants around town.

Call our Distribution Manager Jenny Wang at 5820 7101 or e-mail for more details.

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