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Winter in 1970s Dongbei and Other Icy Stories From North China

Discovering what it's really like to spend winter in North China.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 02 December 2022

Pints, Passion and Family Rivalry: World Cup Memories from China

Locals and expats alike share their memories of watching the competition in the Middle Kingdom over the years.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 17 November 2022

Exploring The Beijing Watchtower Which ‘Got The Cold Shoulder’

The Zuo'anmen Watchtower might just be worth a visit.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 21 October 2022

Getting Giggy With It: The Rise of China's Gig Economy

Gig jobs have become a significant part of China's economy, and are set to increase.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 21 July 2022

Why Has China Built So Many Metro Systems?

An exploration of China's weird and wonderful metro systems.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 25 May 2022

We Tried This Beijing-Themed Video Game… and You Should Too!

The Beijing Runner was designed by long-term Beijing resident Daniele Baratelli.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 24 May 2022

8 of Beijing's Most Notorious Hutong Residents

A guide to some of Beijing hutong's most notorious residents throughout history.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 08 May 2022

Remember Beijing Monopoly? There’s a New Beijing Board Game Out

Beijing Nights is the latest original board game from Ian Steele, founder of Custom Beijing.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 12 April 2022

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Thanks for the overview of the new HSK standards. It gave me a much better picture of the changes in the exam. I've also found vocabulary lists for the new HSK levels: https://www.hackchinese.com/exams/New%20HSK%203. It looks like a good resource for HSK test preparation.

Jina

April 27, 2021 at 18:10 pm

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