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How to Turn Any GIF Into a WeChat Sticker

A step-by-step guide to making your own WeChat stickers.

by Valerie Osipov, 10 July 2018

These 4 Chinese Airports Were Ranked Among the World's Busiest

Four Chinese airports are among the top 20 busiest airports in the world according to the Airport Council International's ranking list.

by Valerie Osipov, 10 April 2018

​Beijing Slammed by Sandstorm, PM10 Levels Soar Above 1,000

A sandstorm reached the capital early this morning, filling the air with hazardous levels of dust particles.

by Valerie Osipov, 28 March 2018

Beijing Calls On Citizens to Report Signage Errors

Calling all grammar nerds – grab your figurative red pens and your meticulous eye for detail: Beijing just launched a citywide quest for translation fails.

by Valerie Osipov, 11 April 2018

The Bookworm in Beijing Announces Sudden Closure

For the past 14 years, the celebrated space was an iconic part of the Beijing community, acting not only as a beloved bookshop, but as a venue for cultural events, literary festivals...

by Valerie Osipov, 05 November 2019

Beijing Metro Premieres New Mobile Payment App

Passengers will be able to pay for their commute from the comfort of their own phone.

by Valerie Osipov, 28 April 2018

Japanese Pop Punk Band CHAI on Individuality and the Neo-Kawaii Movement

The four-piece Japanese band smashing oppressive beauty standards and inspiring confidence with their bold and fearless music.

by Valerie Osipov, 28 December 2018

We Tried the Two Newest Lay's Flavors So That You Don't Have To

The two latest (though not so greatest) flavors of Lay's potato chips just premiered in China – a salted egg yolk variety and durian fruit.

by Valerie Osipov, 12 November 2018

Recent Comments

Appreciate the first half of the article. Very interesting read. Were there perhaps different holidays celebrated in different parts of China before 1911 or were the big four Festivals all over the country? But after "So why not Hong Kong?" it seems it lost track. So why not HK? Also, it would be nice with Chinese characters/pinyin for all the traditional holiday names.

hdpetersson

January 24, 2020 at 12:34 pm

Has Liam been found yet?

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November 5, 2019 at 11:42 am

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June 21, 2019 at 12:17 pm

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