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Meet the Beijing Residents Affected by the 40-Day Evacuation Campaign

We find out what it was like being caught up in the city's 'safety campaign,' in residents' own words.

by Dominique Wong, 09 January 2018

Beijing Hukou Reform - Is It Enough?

Hukou reform is coming to Beijing, but some say the new system favors skilled workers and yuppies.

by Dominique Wong, 15 February 2016

Interview: Orchestra of Spheres

We talk to the psychedelic disco groove band ahead of their debut China tour

by Dominique Wong, 24 September 2015

'Folding Beijing' Nominated for the Hugo Award

Chinese writer Hao Jingfan's Beijing-based novel is in the running for the prestigious sci-fi fiction awards.

by Dominique Wong, 28 April 2016

Driverless Cars Embark on a 2,000-km Ride to Beijing

Two long-distance self-driving cars are set to arrive in Beijing after a five-day journey from Chongqing.

by Dominique Wong, 13 April 2016

Tales of the City: China's tomb raiders

Archaeologists aren't the only ones digging

by Dominique Wong, 03 October 2015

The Radio Dept. On Their Upcoming Album and Tour

As Swedish band the Radio Dept. brings their dream pop melodies to Shanghai and Beijing this week, we find out what the hell they've been up to the past six years.

by Dominique Wong, 27 June 2016

Ask a Laobeijing: What will Beijing look like in the future?

Taxi driver Mo, 46, shares his thoughts

by Dominique Wong, 02 October 2015

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