Beijing News – Beijing – That’s Beijing

Number of Young Smokers in China Has Risen By Almost 50%

The number people aged 15 to 24 who smoke has risen to 18.6% from 12.5% in 2013. That's a 48.8% increase over the course of just six years.

by Bryan Grogan, 26 November 2019

Drago Lazetich Chats Films 'Shanghai Story' and 'The Eight Hundred'

This month we spoke to filmmaker and actor Drago Lazetich about some of the projects he’s currently working on.

by Bryan Grogan, 22 November 2019

Founder of Letter Records, Nick Cao, is Looking to the Future

We caught up with Cao to talk about his decision to leave Shengjian Records, his opinion on bedroom rock in China and upcoming plans for Letter Records.

by Bryan Grogan, 20 November 2019

Pema Tseden is Leading a Growing Crowd of Influential Tibet Filmmakers

Tibet, a region of undeniable beauty, soaring mountain peaks and harsh landscapes, is increasingly becoming a vital center for cinematic experimentation in China.

by Bryan Grogan, 17 November 2019

Múm Talk Iconic Debut Album and Recording in Beautiful Places

We caught up with founding member of the band, Örvar Smárason, to talk more what they are looking forward to on their upcoming tour of China.

by Bryan Grogan, 15 November 2019

Beijing Producer Radiax Talks Kick Drums and Rooming With Joy Ginger

We talked to the producer ahead of Unchained Recordings’ China tour, and ahead of his new EP release.

by Bryan Grogan, 14 November 2019

British Indie Rockers The Kooks Cancel Their China Tour

The Kooks have been forced to cancel their China shows this month, as singer and guitarist Luke Pritchard continues to suffer from spinal difficulties.

by Bryan Grogan, 12 November 2019

New Picasso & Giacometti Museum to Open in Beijing in 2020

Developers of 798 Art Zone in Beijing, SevenStar, and France’s National Picasso Museum and Giacometti Foundation are teaming up to bring a new museum to the Chinese capital.

by Bryan Grogan, 11 November 2019