Blog Category - Things You Should Know

How Are Restaurants Reacting to Sealed Waimais?
We reported awhile back that Beijing would enact a new waimai law in April that requires take-out food to be sealed
Luckin's Sassy Collab With Yeshu Boosts Sales
We live in a world where creative collaboration and the flooding of limited-edition collections is nothing new.
Celebrate Labor Day with a Few 'Make Up' Weekend Working Days!
Don't forget, Happy Labor Day, where workers of the world unite to be forced to work extra weekend days to earn your holiday this May!
Sharing Is Caring: Keystone Teachers Lead Workshops for Colleagues
Keystone Academy's Professional Growth Day gives staff the opportunity to give back.
Beijing’s Sky-high Funeral Fees Leave People Broken
The story of an RMB 38,000 bill for funeral services is making waves online.
No, You Are Forbidden From Working Here Unless You Have A Master's Degree!
In fact, did you know that more than half of the staff who work there at least hold a master's degree or above?
Use This App and Official Account to Check Subway Timetables
Keep up to date with the latest on subway scheduling with these handy programs.
3 Tips To Get Over Holiday Blues In Beijing
If you feel like the holiday blues are getting to you, here are some tips a Beijinger like me uses to deal with the common post-holiday syndrome.
3 Places to Hike in Beijing This Spring
Spring is round the corner!
Beware Of This WeChat Scam!
Plus a new scam affecting people left and right.
China's Bizarre Celebrity Nicknames
Learn some of China's strange nicknames for Western celebrities.
Soho Properties Fined 115 million in One Day
The fine was given to 15 Beijing SOHO properties on Mar 21.
Shougang Park
When I saw Shougang Park for the first time, I was in total awe.
These Beijing Hospitals Have Suspended Some (or All) Services
Recently, multiple COVID patients in Beijing have traveled to several medical institutions.
8 Good-Looking Birds to Spot in Beijing This Spring
Spring is here, and so are the birds!