Apple Pay Now Accepted on Beijing, Shanghai Subways and Buses

Taking public transportation in Beijing and Shanghai just got a whole lot easier… at least for Apple users.

by Justine Lopez, 30 March 2018

Flight Delays, Train Cancellations as Deadly Blizzards Hit China

Airports closed and high-speed train rides canceled as heavy snowfall hits central China, which has killed at least one person.

by That's, 04 January 2018

New Metro Card To Cover 100 Cities in China in 2018

One card to cover Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Suzhou and Nanjing, among others.

by Bailey Hu, 06 December 2017

Beijing's Newest Buses Have Air Purifiers… Just in Time for Smog Season

In addition to being super eco-friendly, each of the 10 new buses comes equipped with an air purifier to help filter PM2.5 out of the air.

by Justine Lopez, 23 October 2017

Beijingers Can Now Check Real-Time Data to See How Crowded the Subway Is

The color-coded system allows commuters to pick and choose their route based on how crowded the subway cars and stations are.

by Justine Lopez, 18 August 2017

Beijing Subway Cards Can Now be Recharged via Alipay and WeChat Pay

New metro card vending machines allowing the use of WeChat and Alipay to top up cards have been placed in eight Beijing subway stations.

by Vivian Liu, 06 July 2017

New Tram Will Connect Major Tourist Attractions in Western Beijing

The tram is now being tested and is expected to be fully operational by the end of the year.

by Justine Lopez, 27 June 2017

Beijingers May Soon Be Able to Pay For Subway Using Smartphones

Standing in line to pay for the subway may soon be a thing of the past for the capital's commuters.

by Justine Lopez, 27 June 2017

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