Beijing News – Beijing – That’s Beijing

True identity of outspoken Global Times columnist finally revealed

Chief editor Hu Xijin reveals “Shan Renping” was just a penname for his nationalist Global Times rants.

by Steve George, 05 September 2013

Police close case on eye attack but questions remain

Investigators reach conclusion, hoping to end rumours of organ-trafficking, in a story that has shocked the world.

by Steve George, 04 September 2013

XINJIANG MODERN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Uyghur hip-hop, alt-rock and space-jazz is coming all the way to Beijing this Sunday night, as part of the city’s very first Xinjiang Modern Music Festival.

by Steve George, 30 August 2013

Suicide attempt leaves ten recovering from pesticide

Visitors to Beijing West were treated to the (slightly) unusual spectacle Tuesday morning of around ten petitioners, after taking pesticide in an apparent mass-suicide attempt.

by Steve George, 15 August 2013

Taking the P*ss

When Beijinger Mr. Cao saw a line of tourists relieving themselves in the Summer Palace, he did what any upstanding citizen would do: upload the image to Weibo.

by Steve George, 14 August 2013

The 京A Keg Egg hits the streets!

Follow a Keg Egg this Saturday...brought to you by the one and only 京A.

by Steve George, 14 August 2013

Another Good Korea Move

Renew your visa very cheaply in, uh, North Korea

by Steve George, 13 August 2013

Enter Sandmen

Metallica is making up for lost time in China two-fold with shows on August 13 and 14 at Shanghai’s Mercedes-Benz Arena, a trip over 30 years in the making.

by Steve George, 07 August 2013