Beijing's 940km Seventh Ring Road is Now Open to Traffic

The 940-kilometer-long highway linking Beijing and its neighboring cities is now open to traffic.

by Tom Smith, 22 August 2018

Beijing Forces Thousands of 'Non-Essential' Businesses to Close

Business and high-polluting factories are shutting down, or moving to Hebei and Tianjin, en masse in order to optimize Beijing's growth.

by Justine Lopez, 10 February 2017

The Sister Wineries Just Outside Beijing with a Serendipitous Origin

Sinoviniculture is a series exploring China's maverick winemakers and flourishing wine industry.

by Joshua Cawthorpe, 30 December 2022

The Rural Hebei Counties Set to Become the New Shenzhen

How well do we really know our neighbor? We find out in this three-part series.

by Oscar Holland, Dominique Wong and Noelle Mateer, 17 May 2017

Woman Commutes 5 Hours Every Day from Beijing to Hebei for Family

And you thought your commute was bad.

by Justine Lopez, 20 February 2017

Christmas Cancelled in This North China City

Langfang, which borders on Southeast Beijing, has banned stores from putting up Christmas decorations.

by Bryan Grogan, 19 December 2018

Nearly 14,000 Companies in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei Fail Pollution Tests

The results come after a two-month investigation into the region's air, water and soil pollution woes.

by Justine Lopez, 15 June 2017

4 New Subway Lines Will Link Beijing with Cities in Hebei

In an effort to improve transportation between the capital and Hebei, four new subway lines will be constructed by 2021.

by Justine Lopez, 20 February 2017

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