Blog Tag - Interview

Beijing, With Love: One Photographer's Emotional Farewell to the City
For many expats, life in Beijing is defined by fleeting yet unforgettable moments, new friendships, growing families and the quiet routines that...
"Love Hurts": A Chat With Steven McKinney (Stevie Mac) on His Newest Project
You might be more familiar with Steven McKinney as Stevie Mac, the former frontman of one of Beijing's most iconic bands. However, McKinney's talents...
Catch Legendary Comedian Graham Elwood in Beijing This Weekend
US comedian Graham Elwood is coming to Beijing this weekend (Jan 23-24) to deliver a dose of sharp sarcasm, global observations, and the kind of...
Podcast Alert: Talking Women in Music With MusicDish
Eric de Fontenay is no stranger to the Beijinger. The founder of creative music agency MusicDish (独立小炒), he is one of Beijing's longest-standing...
Netflix Comedian Kavin Jay Returns to Beijing With New Show
After bringing down the house on two previous visits, Malaysian comedian Kavin Jay is returning to Beijing this weekend (Jun 27 and 28) for another...
Inside the Rise of Chinese DJ Duo 鱼头泡饼 (Fish Head Pancake)
If you were at our Taco Fest last month, then you'll already be familiar with the DJ duo 鱼头泡饼 Yútóu Pào Bǐng (Fish Head Pancake), comprised of...
Between Us: A Moving Exhibition at Café Zarah
Reader Discretion Advised: This article contains content related to depression and mental health struggles. Some readers may find the material...
From Film to DJing: Patricia Olomajeye’s Multifaceted Life in BJ
Lately, I have been on a mission to feature more cool female residents of Beijing, because I think we are in no shortage of interesting women in town...
Comedian Donnie Fan Talks New Filmed Comedy Special and More
Over the past few years, comedian Donnie Fan has been making waves in Beijing's comedy and theater scenes, co-founding the comedy club the Comedy...
Meet the Teen Beekeeper Who's Turning Passion Into Impact
In the social impact world, a common question is “What’s bugging you?” Entrepreneurs often start with a problem that bothers them, whether it’s a...
Earthen Roots: Five Years of Soft-isticated Drinks in Beijing
What kind of drinker are you, dear reader? Or maybe you're a teetotaller, which I shan't judge. In fact, it's a rising trend nowadays for lots of...
24 Hours in Beijing With Foodie Entrepreneur Rabiul Baksh
24 Hours in Beijing is a series in which we ask some of the capital’s movers and shakers how they’d spend a full day in the city. The newest...
Overlapping Worlds: When Storytellers Meet (in Beijing)
Salutations, dear reader. It is I, your loyal scribe and chronicler, and perhaps you've sometimes wondered: Just where does she get the inspiration...
24 Hours in Beijing With Charles de Pellette
For our third installment in this 24 Hours in Beijing series, we sit down with Charles de Pellette—a British-born, Hong Kong-raised expat who’s been...
Ring in the Year of the Snake With Meaningful, Stylish Jewelry
Salutations, dear reader, and a happy Year of the Snake to you! I love that the Chinese New Year holiday sweeps in shortly after Christmas because if...