Author Paul French on Shanghai's Laowai Gangsters & Beijing's Sordid Past

We chat with French about the new book, his collection of rare China photos and the laowai of decades past.

by Noelle Mateer, 07 March 2018

Beijing Cracks Down on Airbnbs During Party Congress

​Airbnbs within the Fifth Ring Road are unavailable for the rest of this month.

by Noelle Mateer, 11 October 2017

The Great Construction Takeover: Which Beijing Businesses Are Under Threat?

Here is a list of spots currently impacted by Beijing's most recent construction projects in Sanlitun Lu, Xingfucun Zhonglu and Fangjia Hutong.

by Noelle Mateer, 22 March 2017

Massive Beer Festival to Bring Pacific Northwest Brewers to Beijing

Jing-A has announced plans to host a craft beer festival this fall featuring American and Canadian brewers from the Pacific Northwest.

by Noelle Mateer, 12 May 2017

Great Leap Brewing #12 Brewpub to Close This Week

The brewery's Sanlitun location will close its doors after this Thursday, May 10.

by Noelle Mateer, 08 May 2018

Mobike and Wagas Join Forces with New 'Mobike Mad' Juice

Have we reached peak capitalism? Or is Wagas just partnering with Mobike? (Both.)

by Noelle Mateer, 05 May 2017

Alec Ash Impresses With Book About Post-80s Youth

Author Alec Ash follows six Chinese youths of the post-80s generation in his Beijing-based book.

by Noelle Mateer, 04 June 2016

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