Pondering Beijing's Quirky, Tetris-Like Wanda Plaza

On the Block is a monthly series where we gather opinions on some of the unusual architecture that remains in Beijing.

by Dominique Wong, 18 April 2017

On the Block: Pondering the 55-Story Beijing Greenland Center

On the Block is a monthly series where we gather opinions on some of the unusual architecture that remains in Beijing.

by Dominique Wong, 09 March 2017

Ask a Laobeijing: On the Chaoyang Residents Crime-Fighting App

We asked Zhang, 70, about his thoughts on the new Chaoyang residents crime-fighting app.

by Dominique Wong, 07 March 2017

Ask a Laobeijing: On Government Plans to Ban Ivory Trading

We asked Yu, 60, about her thoughts on the possible ban.

by Dominique Wong, 16 February 2017

On the Block: Pondering the High-Tech Facade of Digital Beijing

On the Block is a monthly series where we gather opinions on some of the unusual architecture that remains in Beijing.

by Dominique Wong, 16 February 2017

A Portrait of China's Left-Behind Children

China's rapid economic development has seen millions of parents move from rural villages to big cities and choosing to leave their children back home.

by Dominique Wong, 13 November 2016

Pondering Haidian's Bizarre National Library of China

In the 'On the Block' series, we talk with architects and civilians to get their view on Beijing's unusual buildings.

by Dominique Wong, 24 October 2016

Ask a Laobeijing: On the Trend of Tipping in Beijing

Qin, 54, gives his two cents about the recent trend of tipping in Beijing restaurants.

by Dominique Wong, 19 October 2016

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