The number of robot factories currently under construction in China, puportedly making it the world's largest industrial robot market. China still lags in its robot density, where robots account for 23 units per every 10,000 workers compared to the world average of 58.
Poll: Chinese Women Turn to Sex Toys as Men Can't Get It Up A poll of 10,000 Chinese released over the weekend indicates almost 98 percent of all women have purchased sex toys while 55 percent of men have trouble getting hard, begging the question, are you/is your guy a sloppy tofu or a fresh cucumber?
Ladies and Gentlemen, Meet Your New Beijing Subway Prices
A decision has been reached on Beijing's new distance-based subway prices: Tickets will start at RMB 2 or 3, with the average overall fare to run between RMB 4.3 and RMB 4.4.
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By the time you read this 32 hopeful Pizza establishments will have been cut from the Beijinger 2014 Pizza Cup, putting 32 others one step closer to ultimate doughy victory. To see who made it through, stay tuned to the results, to be released on Thursday morning. Make sure to jump onboard for the next round and ensure your favorite spot makes it to the top.
If you haven't noticed, the other big event this month is Halloween, which has exploded much like the ghost vault in Ghostbusters, covering the capital in a record number of hauntings and probably plenty of chunky slime to go with it. Check out any one (or five) of the events racked up in our ultimate Halloween selection.
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Thursday, October 30
Scream Queens II: Brain Damage and Troll 2
Start your Halloween weekend at Más where they have a double-dose screaming of comedy-trash-horror film classics Brain Damage and Troll 2. Scares start at 9pm but head over early for their extreme happy hour, followed by a full night of special Halloween cocktails, shots, and delicious popcorn! Free. 9pm. Más. Read more
Two Michelen-starred Chef Jean-Pierre Jacob
29 Grill has invited two Michelin-starred chef Jean-Pierre Jacob from acclaimed restaurants Le Bateau Ivre in Courchevel and Le Bourget du Lac in Savoie to join the Conrad's master chef Yannick Ehrsam for a seven day gastronomic experience. Lunch: Mon-Fri, 11.30am-2.30pm. Dinner: Mon-Sat, 6-10pm. 29 Grill. Read more
It's that divisive time of year again: some will jump at the chance to wear a bin bag and some fake blood whereas others will cower from the crowds as if the zombiepocalypse is actually upon them. Either way, there's literally a bajillion things to do and so as well as highlighting a few select events below, we compiled the authoritative round-up to make choosing your ideal haunt a little easier. If you still need help with a costume head here, or if you need some inspiration take a look at some ideas here. Go get 'em, witches!
Halloween with Black Eyeliner
They're baaaack! Black Eyeliner are set to once again conjure up some evil party spirits. Costumes are a must – the crazier the better! The night will start with some tunes from the ghastly DJ Scabby, before OST (Hua Dong from Re-TROS), DJ Ozone, Compakt Dicks, The Count of Monte Disco, and Soundspade kill the decks. It doesn't get freakier than this. Free. 9pm. Dada. Read more
A Glamourous Halloween Party
In preparation for that fearsome day when ghouls and goblins come out to play an early Halloween Dinner has been planned to keep your fears well in hand. A Glamourous Halloween is the theme but come dressed as you wish – conservative or extreme. Friday October 31st is the date, dinner starts at 7pm, don't dare to be late! RMB 100. 7pm. Gallery Beijing. Read more
Fun and Yummy Halloween
The Kempinski is going full-on for Halloween with events across all their outlets, including spooky sharing platters at Paulaner Brauhaus, an Autumn-themed menu at Via Roma, and a Halloween-inspired dessert buffet at Kranzlers. 5.30-10.30pm. Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. Read more
Beijing’s disco queen is celebrating another year on planet Earth with Cousin Kippy and friends. Join for a sinful evening of hip shaking grooves and sleazy disco tunes and quiff grower extraordinaires from yesterday and today. Free. 10pm-Late. Dada. Read more
Movie Concert: Silent Sci-fi
Silent films will be given a new lease on life as Meng Qi and Jacob Baboni Schilingi cut their way through old and new technologies to synthesize a realm of audio soundscapes never before used with such famous films of yore. RMB 50. 9pm. Meridian Space. Read more
If the thought of conversing with fellow follicle loving fellows makes you twist your luxurious facial fringe in delight, then come to Great Leap to learn about proper grooming and growth techniques, how to navigate the dating scene, and wear your beard and/or moustache with pride. 12pm. Great Leap Brewing #12 Brewpub. Read more
The Chef and the Brewer
Feast's Executive Chef Rob Cunningham joins Great Leap Brewing's 'The Chef and the Brewer' event for the first time, pairing a five course menu with beers provided by Great Leap. RMB 300. 5.30-9pm. Feast. Read more
Founded in 2009 with a mission of giving back to the Beijing community, Chi Fan for Charity (CFFC) is a modern take on the standard concept of a large, gala charity dinner. CFFC invites some of Beijing’s best-known personalities to host a table at Beijing’s top restaurants. Tickets are available to the public with seats ranging from RMB 500-1,500 per person. Following dinner, all guests and supporters are invited to an after-party where people mix and mingle and talk about the dinners they just experienced. To date, Chi Fan For Charity has donated more than RMB 3 million to local beneficiaries with 100 percent of table proceeds going directly to our designated charities. Make sure to reserve a space before tickets sell out. Read more
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