A post-80s battle: Han Han and Guo Jingming go head-to-head

A battle between China's most popular and its richest bloggers

by That's Beijing, 23 July 2014

For Whom The Bell Tolls: Historic Drum and Bell Area Buildings Look Set For Demolition

Popular bars and cafes in the Gulou neighborhood are sporting "Closed for demolition" signs, in a sign that redevelopment of the area is starting in earnest.

by That's Beijing, 23 July 2014

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Ni jiali ren zhidao ma?

phrase. Lit.: “Does your family know?” A phrase used to tease someone when they reveal a unique personality trait or quirk, often an embarrassing one, or one that a conservative...

by That's Beijing, 23 July 2014

Rules of the game: Pick up artistry with Chinese characteristics

You would be forgiven for thinking Cirl would have to be a fu’erdai, a “rich second generation,” to be king of this harem of pretty ladies. He’s not – it’s just that his...

by That's Beijing, 22 July 2014

Black mirror: “Integration policies for Chinese expats [in Africa] are non-existent”

Africa has been on the receiving end of several waves of inward migration. First came the Arabs, who hotfooted their way there over a thousand years ago, spreading Islam and instigating...

by That's Beijing, 22 July 2014

What would Confucius do? Heartbreak revenge

Modern dilemmas, age-old wisdom: a heartbroken ex-girlfriend wonders if she can both get him back and get even.

by That's Beijing, 21 July 2014

Party all night to fund a film

An all-night fundraising dance-a-thon to support a Beijing-based indie film project in a cool venue. What else do you need?

by That's Beijing, 17 July 2014

The Drop: July

Beats, blops and breakz – the low down on who's putting the needle to the groove this month in Beijing.

by That's Beijing, 09 July 2014

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