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Jun 03, 2013

Twelve Beijing Boutiques That Will Knock Your Socks Off

Our friend and former style editor Tiffany Wang shares her favorite Beijing boutiques, via CNN:

Jun 03, 2013

We Need to Talk About Beijing: Lionel Shriver Responds to Her Critics

When I, Lionel Shriver, wrote my column for Standpoint magazine, whingeing about Beijing’s dreary air and architecture, I didn’t think it would be a...

Jun 03, 2013

It's Business Time: Beijing's Best Business Lunch

Sometimes you just can’t catch a break. But there’s no reason why a working lunch shouldn’t also be a great meal. The city’s movers and shakers have...

Jun 03, 2013

To Bee or Not to Bee? The Importance of Spelling When Teaching English

"Hyeometer" stumped 11-year-old Katharine Wang when she was asked to provide its spelling during the 86th Scripps National Spelling Bee in...

Jun 03, 2013

Going Underground: Yuanmingyuan, Line 4

“Going Underground” is a regular magazine column in which we explore the neighborhoods surrounding subway stations.

Jun 02, 2013

The Best of Beijing Dining? The Beijinger vs City Weekend

Each spring brings a glut of awards for the Beijing’s F&B scene. Our own start off the season in March, followed by Time Out in April and...

Jun 02, 2013

Coffee Talk: Beijing's Best Cafes

A daily caffeine dose is a necessity for most of us. But finding a café to unwind in with your friends or your laptop (aka your best friend) can be...

Jun 01, 2013

Check This Out: Online Gallery of Old Beijing City Wall and Gates Photos

Beijingofdreams is a new site by by an organization called the Chinese History of Science and Culture Foundation. It consists of a fascinating...

May 31, 2013

Talking Pints: Nick Zinner the Spinner and Celebratory Parties Abound

May 31, 2013

One To Rule Them All? Comparing the Award Winners for the Beijinger vs. City Weekend

Awards season is winding down for another year. Now that the black ties and shiny brogues are being put away for another year, the only thing left...

May 31, 2013

Talking Entertainment: Jia Zhangke Turns to Violence and China Film Co. Signs Historic Agreement

Legendary East and China Film Co., Ltd. have signed a groundbreaking agreement to co-produce films for the international entertainment market. The...

May 31, 2013

Banking On It: The Vineyard on the River Does Home Brew

Craft beer, charcuterie and a breezy rooftop vie to welcome you to Will Yorke’s latest venue. Hutong crowds have long enjoyed the original Vineyard...

May 30, 2013

Talking Tunes: Are Aerosmith to Play Shanghai in August?

I'm getting a wee bit tired of complaining how lucky other parts of China are compared to us when it comes to the caliber of acts they get rocking...

May 30, 2013

Bubbly Branding: Champagne Gets Legal Protection in China

Corks popped across China this week when local copyright officials gave official recognition to the French region and its bubbly product. Now, just...

May 30, 2013

Dewey Decimal Dining: Chapter Offers a Literary Feast

Emmanuel Souliere, the executive chef at Chapter, jokes that he has hit his nose running into the wall trying to get through to Platform Nine and...

May 30, 2013

Can't Use An App For That: Taxi and Hospital Apps Banned

Beijingers will be standing in long hospital queues again and waiting longer for taxis, following a ban on apps that allow commercialization of...

May 30, 2013

Out Now: the Beijinger June 2013 - Drinking Games

May 29, 2013

Burn Your Books For Real: Kindle Launches June 7

A month ago, we helped circulate rumors that the Kindle would be available in China soon. Turns out we were right. The photo above from Weibo user...

May 29, 2013

Watch: Kuiba II and China's Top 10 Cartoons

Kuiba II, the latest from China’s anime industry will be in theaters May 31. The first Kuiba (2011) made waves with a story about a goofy nobody...

May 29, 2013

Beijing Plans to Cap Off Coal Burning in the City Center (But Will that Be Enough?)

Summer is well on its way but your correspondent is still reeling from this past winter, one of the longest I can remember in my 14 years in Beijing...

May 29, 2013

Community Matters: Cameras for Kids

This is the last week in The Migrant Children’s Foundation camera drive. The charity is looking for working digital cameras and accessories like...

May 28, 2013

New Thai Spot from Susu's Amy Li

The city certainly could stand for more Southeast Asian cuisine and apparently, Amy Li of Susu agrees. On June 17, she will be soft-opening her new...

May 28, 2013

Go East: Are the Pet Shop Boys Headed to Beijing?

Could be one for fans of camp '80s electronica here: Cerebral English synthpoppers Pet Shop Boys might be set to stop by as part of a tour involving...

May 28, 2013

Looking on the Sunny Side with Mr. Graceless

Mr. Graceless - My Channel Like the Pied Piper of indie rock, Mr. Graceless draw throngs of fans. That audience cheerily sings along to the Beijing-...

May 28, 2013

Metallica Rumor Control: Beijing No, Shanghai Yes

Metallica will play at Shanghai's Mercedes-Benz Arena on August 13, an official post (see the screenshot above) approving the metal band’s set list...

May 28, 2013

Capital Bites: Burgers in CBD, Free-Flow Vedett White and Sliders for Cheap

If you're not sick of burger talk already, there's certainly far more to be had.

May 28, 2013

It's Official: Beijing Taxi Fares to Rise

May 28, 2013

You Fancy, Huh? Hitting the High Seas With Beijing Sailing Center

I’ve never felt fancier than when declining a party invite with the words “I’d love to, but I’ll be sailing all weekend.” The kind folks at Beijing...

May 27, 2013

WorldChat: WeChat Hits 50 Million Overseas Users

May 27, 2013

Win Stuff: Goods to Win in the Beijinger's June Issue

The June issue of the Beijinger is online now (check back in a bit to find out when it hits the shelves), and in between all the Bar and Club...

May 27, 2013

Baked in Beijing: Top Spots for Bread and Pastry

Thanks to all of the brave souls who sampled Beijing’s pastries, cakes, breads and cookies in order to cast their vote for a new category, Best...

Twelve Beijing Boutiques That Will Knock Your Socks Off

We Need to Talk About Beijing: Lionel Shriver Responds to Her Critics

It's Business Time: Beijing's Best Business Lunch

To Bee or Not to Bee? The Importance of Spelling When Teaching English

Going Underground: Yuanmingyuan, Line 4

The Best of Beijing Dining? The Beijinger vs City Weekend

Coffee Talk: Beijing's Best Cafes

Check This Out: Online Gallery of Old Beijing City Wall and Gates Photos

Talking Pints: Nick Zinner the Spinner and Celebratory Parties Abound

One To Rule Them All? Comparing the Award Winners for the Beijinger vs. City Weekend

Talking Entertainment: Jia Zhangke Turns to Violence and China Film Co. Signs Historic Agreement

Banking On It: The Vineyard on the River Does Home Brew

Talking Tunes: Are Aerosmith to Play Shanghai in August?

Bubbly Branding: Champagne Gets Legal Protection in China

Dewey Decimal Dining: Chapter Offers a Literary Feast

Can't Use An App For That: Taxi and Hospital Apps Banned

Out Now: the Beijinger June 2013 - Drinking Games

Burn Your Books For Real: Kindle Launches June 7

Watch: Kuiba II and China's Top 10 Cartoons

Beijing Plans to Cap Off Coal Burning in the City Center (But Will that Be Enough?)

Community Matters: Cameras for Kids

New Thai Spot from Susu's Amy Li

Go East: Are the Pet Shop Boys Headed to Beijing?

Looking on the Sunny Side with Mr. Graceless

Metallica Rumor Control: Beijing No, Shanghai Yes

Capital Bites: Burgers in CBD, Free-Flow Vedett White and Sliders for Cheap

It's Official: Beijing Taxi Fares to Rise

You Fancy, Huh? Hitting the High Seas With Beijing Sailing Center

WorldChat: WeChat Hits 50 Million Overseas Users

Win Stuff: Goods to Win in the Beijinger's June Issue

Baked in Beijing: Top Spots for Bread and Pastry

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