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The Mini Program Unlocking Soundtracks for Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen

With headphones in, we often tune out the world around us, but Musicity's objective is to do the exact opposite.

by Sarah Forman, 11 December 2018

Authenticate Alipay, WeChat Wallet Before It's Too Late

Alipay and WeChat Wallet will be shutting off standard payment services for users who haven't authenticated their accounts by July 1. Find out how to register your account before it's...

by Bridget O'Donnell, 30 June 2016

Infographic: The Year in WeChat Hongbao 2016

WeChat's new lucky envelope feature turned out to be a massive success for the platform in 2016. But just how successful was it?

by That's, 19 December 2016

This City Was Just Named the 'Smartest' in China

Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen made the cut, but which one topped the list?

by Harry Parker, 02 August 2017

More Beijingers Are Reporting Violators of Smoking Ban Using WeChat

In recent months, there have been an average of 900 reports filed each month.

by Justine Lopez, 16 November 2017

'Shameless' Blogger Lost 220k Followers After Shutdown

The blogger behind the popular WeChat account reveals what happened in the fallout of its shut down.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 18 July 2016

Follow Urban Family on WeChat to Make the Most of Life in Beijing

Urban Family is here every day to help you make the most of family life in Beijing.

by Urban Family, 13 June 2018

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