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PHOTOS: First sandstorm of 2015 hits Beijing, sending air quality readings through the roof

AQI readings hit 895 - almost three times "hazardous" levels.

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 30 March 2015

PHOTOS: Oldschool Chinese floral prints and cotton-padded clothes are (apparently) super-hot now

And it's about time, too.

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 27 March 2015

Beijing's Forbidden City bars tour guides from using loudspeakers

Thank. God.

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 29 January 2015

Luxury private clubs continue to operate in Beijing's historic temples despite government ban

At least RMB800 a head to worship at these temples...

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 16 December 2014

A Chan reborn: Jaycee converted to 'cultured youth' by time in Beijing jail

Jaycee read nearly a book a day during his detention on drug charges.

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 05 December 2014

Beijing security guard stands trial for killing roommate over smelly feet

After over a year on the run, foot odor killer pleads guilty to his crime.

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 03 December 2014

PHOTOS: Beijing accidentally holds ice festival after water pipe bursts

Walking in an (inadvertent) Winter Wonderland.

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 02 December 2014

From 1 mao to 9 kuai: How Beijing Subway fares have gone up (and down) since 1969

The 'Two Kuai Era' ends next month, but how did it start anyway?

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 28 November 2014

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