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A Brief Guide to Chinese Internet Slang

Online slang is not only a means to simplify and update the Chinese language, but also a natural and fun way to respond to current events on social media.

by Dominique Wong, 06 November 2016

This Instagram Account Tracks Beijing's Sassiest T-Shirts

The end of summer saw the creation of 'tshirtsofbeijing,' an Instagram feed dedicated to the city's colorful T-shirts and their slogans.

by Dominique Wong, 21 October 2016

Capturing Hebei's Vanishing Ancient Villages

Chinese photographer Cui Maoyuan captures the desolate rural landscapes in villages around Zhangjiakou in Hebei.

by Dominique Wong, 07 October 2016

Beijing's Tenants Fight Back Against Housing Agents

An aggrieved Beijing resident has created a blog – bluntly titled 'Don't Rent Courtyard007' – highlighting the dangers of renting.

by Dominique Wong, 27 September 2016

The Problematic Rise of Exotic Pets in China

It seems that getting your paws on an exotic pet is as simple as buying a top off Taobao. The question of whether you should is not so easy.

by Dominique Wong, 14 September 2016

I Lived in a Gansu Cave House

That's Beijing's staff reporter Dominique Wong gets off the beaten path in a Gansu cave house.

by Dominique Wong, 18 August 2016

Standing Up with Beijing's Female Comedians

Meet Beijing's female comedians breaking bad in a male-dominated scene.

by Dominique Wong, 11 August 2016

In the Minority: Manchus, The Last Emperors

In the second part of our series on Beijing's three largest non-Han groups, we take a look at the Manchu community.

by Dominique Wong, 17 June 2016

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