Blog Tag - Emergency

Emergency Numbers Every Foreigner Should Know
Chances are that one of the first numbers you ever learned as a child was the number to call in an emergency. I can’t even remember a time when I...
Who Ya Gonna Call? Foreigner Friendly Emergency Numbers and More
Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to learning the laws and rights in a new country. Here, we lay out some of the crucial rules that one should...
Law of the (Beijing) Land: Laws, Rights, Scams, and In Case of an Emergency
Thefts can be more common than one would like to think in Beijing. Below are some of the commonly seized items and what to do post-theft. Passports...
Foreigner Details Attack Outside of Beijing Bar
[UPDATED Mar 17, 1.45pm] The victim involved in the attack has contacted the Beijinger directly and would like it to be known that her assailants...
Taxi! Beijing Ambulances to Start Charging Per Kilometer
Next time you move, add "proximity to a hospital" to the criteria considered when choosing a new home. That's because beginning May 1, Beijing...
What’s Up, Daifu? Navigating the Chinese Public Hospital System
Nothing makes a foreign country feel more foreign than getting sick and being unable to get the right treatment. Though major cities like Beijing and...
Doctor, Doctor: Getting 24-Hour Help in Beijing
Emergencies seem to happen at the most inconvenient times, namely in the middle of the night. A little preparation can go a long way to dealing with...
Safety First - Tips for Staying out of Trouble in the Capital
As strangers in a foreign land, safety is always a top priority. Fortunately, by international standards Beijing is a very safe city with low rates...
Call 911 (I Mean 120): What to Expect if Heading to a Chinese Hospital
Nothing makes a foreign country feel more foreign than being ill and being able to find the right help. Don’t panic; major cities like Beijing have...
Would-Be Good Samaritans Face Potential Legal Issues
Following last weekend's near-drowning incident at a Beijing pool that saw a former brand manager of beijingkids, our sister publication, assist a...
Donor With A-Negative Blood Needed Urgently
We received an urgent appeal for an A-negative blood donor earlier Tuesday from our friends at Beijing City International School, and we hope that...
In Case You Were Also Wondering: How Earthquake Prone is Beijing?
Japan’s devastating tsunami-quake-nuclear crisis may be old news by now, but the alarming number of super-tremblors that have wreaked havoc around...