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Beijing Subway Cars Are Now Occupied by Security Guards in Red Berets

As of June 1, over 1,100 security guards were tasked with riding subway lines 1 and 2 with commuters during rush hour.

by Justine Lopez, 08 June 2017

Massive Amounts of Shared Bikes Clog Hutong Alleyways in Beijing

There seems to be no end of photos showing just how out of control Beijing shared-bike fad has become. But things got particularly crazy during the Dragon Boat Festival.

by Justine Lopez, 02 June 2017

Construction Begins on Beijing's Newest High-Speed Rail Line

The new line will be completed in 2019 and will connect the capital with the new airport.

by Justine Lopez, 22 May 2017

Beijing Airport to Close Runway in April, Expect Delays and Cancellations

Runway repairs are scheduled from April 2 to April 29. Three hundred flights per day have been cut and long delays and taxiing times are expected.

by Justine Lopez, 24 March 2017

Beijing Ranks 15th in World's Worst Rush Hour Traffic

A recent study released by GPS manufacturer TomTom ranks the 15 worst cities for rush hour traffic. And yes, Beijing made the list.

by Justine Lopez, 21 February 2017

New Company Ordered to Remove Shared E-Bikes from Beijing Streets

Xiaomi was told to remove their shared e-bikes from Beijing's streets after operating for just four days.

by Justine Lopez, 20 February 2017

4 New Subway Lines Will Link Beijing with Cities in Hebei

In an effort to improve transportation between the capital and Hebei, four new subway lines will be constructed by 2021.

by Justine Lopez, 20 February 2017

Woman Commutes 5 Hours Every Day from Beijing to Hebei for Family

And you thought your commute was bad.

by Justine Lopez, 20 February 2017

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Beijing Subway Cars Are Now Occupied by Security Guards in Red Berets

Massive Amounts of Shared Bikes Clog Hutong Alleyways in Beijing

Construction Begins on Beijing's Newest High-Speed Rail Line

Beijing Airport to Close Runway in April, Expect Delays and Cancellations

Beijing Ranks 15th in World's Worst Rush Hour Traffic

New Company Ordered to Remove Shared E-Bikes from Beijing Streets

4 New Subway Lines Will Link Beijing with Cities in Hebei

Woman Commutes 5 Hours Every Day from Beijing to Hebei for Family

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