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What’s Changed at Beijing’s ‘Wanghong Tree?’

The ‘Dongzhimen wanghong tree’ (东直门网红树) has recently become a hit on the Chinese internet.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 06 December 2021

Beijing’s New Case and Other COVID-19 News from the Capital

Beijing recorded a new case of COVID-19 on December 2. The individual had traveled to the capital from Harbin.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 03 December 2021

Beijing’s Lama Temple to Re-Open After Closure Due to COVID-19

An announcement via the WeChat Official Account of Lama Temple indicated the site would soon re-open to the public.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 01 December 2021

COVID-19 – Entering Beijing is About to Get Even More Difficult

Stricter rules come into force from midnight on November 17.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 15 November 2021

UK Approves China’s COVID-19 Vaccines, But There’s a Catch

As of November 22, China’s Sinovac and Sinopharm Beijing vaccines will be accepted for entry from abroad into England.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 11 November 2021

Arrests Made After Illegal Entries Into Beijing During COVID-19

A number of people have been arrested for attempting to enter Beijing while not adhering to COVID-19 rules.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 09 November 2021

PHOTOS: First Snow This Winter in Beijing – 23 Days Early?

The capital got its first batch of winter 2021-2022 snow over the weekend.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 08 November 2021

Here’s When Beijing’s Central Heating is Switched On

The city has finally announced on which date the central heating will be switched on.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 05 November 2021

Recent Comments

Thanks for the overview of the new HSK standards. It gave me a much better picture of the changes in the exam. I've also found vocabulary lists for the new HSK levels: https://www.hackchinese.com/exams/New%20HSK%203. It looks like a good resource for HSK test preparation.

Jina

April 27, 2021 at 18:10 pm

Indeed.. Good writing.

theCalmer

April 14, 2021 at 18:44 pm

Is this still there?

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January 17, 2021 at 9:45 am

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