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Illegal Tour Bus at Beijing Great Wall Faces Up to ¥100K Fine

The bus, carrying around 40 tourists from southern China, did not have the necessary documentation.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 31 May 2021

Aurora to Re-Open in Beijing

Aurora is to re-open at a new venue in Gongti opposite the site of the former Workers' Stadium.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 28 May 2021

Wan Rong, Wife of Last Emperor Puyi and Her 'Progressive' Father

Wan Rong was the wife of China's last emperor Puyi and once lived in Beijing's Mao’er Hutong.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 27 May 2021

21 Dead in West China Ultra-Marathon Following Extreme Weather

The race in Gansu province also saw eight people hospitalized.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 24 May 2021

2 Foreigners 'Blacklisted' After Great Wall Incident

The tourists from Senegal crossed into a section of the Mutianyu Great Wall off-limits to visitors.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 11 May 2021

The Mysterious Death of Chinese Warlord Wu Peifu

Warlord Wu Peifu once lived in Beijing's Shijin Huayuan Hutong until his somewhat mysterious death in 1939.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 10 May 2021

Mental Health Support in China is Available

Xiaojie Qin, founder of mental health NGO CandleX, discusses the state of mental health support in the Middle Kingdom.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 08 May 2021

This Beijing Street Saw 1.6 Million Visits Over May Day Holiday

Data from 202 scenic spots in Beijing show there was a total of more than 12.6 million visits between May 1 and 5.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 06 May 2021

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