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It Has Begun: Fangjia Hutong Is Now Being Bricked Up

MoxiMoxi, El Nido and Cellar Door are the latest victims of Beijing's rampant brickings. But not all hope is lost for these places.

by That's Beijing, 23 May 2017

Sanlitun's Dirty Bar Street: What's Closed and What's Open

City construction on the popular bar street is already pretty advanced.

by Noelle Mateer, 25 April 2017

Opening Date Announced for Beijing's Brand New Airport

Construction is entering its final countdown.

by Jonty Dixon, 18 May 2018

WATCH: Kokomo's Rooftop Bites the Dust

A massive crane is destroying the rooftop of Kokomo, Sanlitun Bar Street's iconic terrace.

by Noelle Mateer, 09 August 2017

The Latest Hutong Closings: The Tiki Bungalow, Rager Pie, Más

This is a sad, sad story.

by Noelle Mateer, 27 April 2017

Citywide Renovations Continue to Change the Face of Beijing

It's been months since the start of Beijing's citywide 'beautification campaign,' but instead of winding down, construction has ramped up. When will it stop? No one knows.

by Justine Lopez, 25 September 2017

Shanghai and Beijing Are Sinking, And It'll Keep Getting Worse

It's a frightening thought, but studies show that many of China's metropolises – like Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu – are actually sinking.

by Justine Lopez, 17 November 2016

Workers' Stadium Torn Down to Make Way for Major Renovation

Gongti, going, gone. (Just until 2023.)

by That's Beijing, 20 August 2020

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