Beijing Subway Cards Can Now be Recharged via Alipay and WeChat Pay

New metro card vending machines allowing the use of WeChat and Alipay to top up cards have been placed in eight Beijing subway stations.

by Vivian Liu, 06 July 2017

Getting Moderately Deep With... The Owner of a Donkey Meat Restaurant

In our series 'Getting Moderately Deep With...' we ask a food vendor tough questions. Well, sort-of tough.

by Vivian Liu, 18 August 2017

Beijing Subway Shuts Down During Morning Rush, Authorities Say "No Explosions"

Shuangjing subway station was abruptly shut down during rush hour this morning. Eyewitnesses report seeing smoke, bright flashes and loud bangs.

by Vivian Liu, 14 July 2017

Generation Gap: What Do You Like About Living in Beijing?

'Generation Gap' is a monthly series where we ask two Beijingers from two different generations their thoughts on a current issue.

by Vivian Liu, 13 September 2017

Beloved Indie Music Venue 69cafe Closes Its Doors

Sad news for Beijing music lovers.

by Vivian Liu, 04 August 2017

Beijing Restaurant Review: Flora Steak & Bar

With hearty meals like surf-and-turf, barbecue, roast chicken and steak, Flora is an American dream.

by Vivian Liu, 05 September 2017

Double Fly Art Center on Their New Exhibition, 'The Bro Generation'

"Saying a single art exhibition could represent or portray an entire generation is bullsh*t."

by Vivian Liu, 18 July 2017

Rootpop Brings Delicious Vegan Diner Food to Beijing

Rootpop serves up meatless diner fare - burgers, hot dogs, wraps and fries - in the artsy Baiziwan area.

by Vivian Liu, 01 August 2017

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