China is now home to at least 819 billionaires, more than in any other country in the world. It also goes to show that despite the country's slowing economy (missing growth projections in 2018 for a nine-year low), the ascent of China’s super-rich cannot be dampened.

Back in 2016, China sat in second place on the total billionaire’s list with 206 to its name, less than half of the US’s 585. Since then, however, China has shown the US who’s boss by multiplying their number of exceedingly loaded people to 819 versus 571.

EAT: Your bite-sized guide to the best eats to be had in Beijing this week.

Marco Hong gets a lot of things right at his teppanyaki restaurant in Beijing’s embassy district.

Chinese online home leasing platform Ziroom is once again in the spotlight with a series of long-awaited court cases being brought against the company for alleged elevated levels of formaldehyde in its apartments.

Our Events Watch series aims to highlight happenings that aren't focused on alcohol and drinking, but instead take a more educational or productive approach. Events include comedy, talks, networking events, markets, and dinners.

In this Wudaokou Watch column, we'll profile a different Beijing-based student from abroad each week to hear about their life in China's capital.

What is your name and where do you come from?
My name is Zachary Omariba, a student at USTB doing my doctorate degree in computer science and technology. I'm from Kenya.

Why did you come to Beijing?
I got a scholarship through the Chinese government to pursue my PhD.

It’s that time of year again, but have you done your Christmas shopping? Or are you still pulling your hair out trying to figure out what to gift? If you’re searching for the perfect gift for bookworms, or for anyone with an interest in China, check out our list below to find that perfect Christmas present.
 

TripAdvisor has ranked Beijing F&B hotspot TRB Hutong branch not only the number one fine dining restaurant in Asia, but also the seventh best upscale restaurant in the world.

The recently revamped gastropub has a number of tempting new hearty winter menu items.