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Beijing 'Yellow Umbrella' fashion designer arrested, disappears

Models who worked blood-stained umbrellas and face masks also apparently detained.

by Nona Tepper, 04 November 2014

Instagram blocked in Beijing and across China, likely due to protests in Hong Kong

The popular photo editing and sharing site has been unable to open in the last day

by Nona Tepper, 29 September 2014

The end for Yashow? Beijing government chases markets out of the city

Low-end industries being relocated from the city in an attempt to address problems associated with overcrowding in the capital

by Nona Tepper, 04 September 2014

Seven reasons to get excited for Beijing's week-long APEC conference

No school, work or traffic. Put the 'party' in aPec.

by Nona Tepper, 13 October 2014

Foreigners kicked out of station, after trying to bring bikes on Beijing subway

Large items are apparently banned from Beijing's subways

by Nona Tepper, 31 October 2014

Dutch artist collects Beijing smog, turns it into sparkling rings

Tell that special someone you care by gifting a smog ring.

by Nona Tepper, 23 October 2014

Overcrowded and underfunded: Beijing subway fares increase in little more than a week

Subway fares set to increase

by Nona Tepper, 20 October 2014

For the first time in 16-years, Beijing cleans moat surrounding Forbidden City

Corncob, instant noodle containers and soda bottles all removed

by Nona Tepper, 05 September 2014

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