Tales of the City: Eco-burials on the Rise

Authorities promote eco-burials as the environment increasingly becomes a grave concern.

by Dominique Wong, 04 November 2015

Tales of the City: The Sanlitun Street Photographers

The snap-happy photographers have been around so long they're like a Sanlitun institution. But who are they and what are they doing with their pictures?

by Dominique Wong, 09 July 2016

The Man Who Helped Bring Shakespeare to China

Lang Shiqiu, the man who helped introduce Shakespeare to China, once lived in Neiwubujie Hutong.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 26 July 2021

Trans in the City

We meet members of Beijing's growing transgender community struggling for understanding and acceptance

by Dominique Wong, 06 October 2015

How Zou Shiming Went from Olympic Champ to TV Star

We chat with the three-time Olympic medalist on his pro-boxing career, showbiz appearances and future plans to promote the sport in China.

by Tongfei Zhang, 10 August 2016

Is This the Best Photograph of Beijing… Ever?

Dutch photographer Tom van Dillen's shot of Beijing from the Mutianyu Great Wall has captured a lot of attention.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 08 February 2022

We Talk to the Beijingers Impacted by Citywide Renovations

​Views on the Beijing's brickings from the people most affected.

by Noelle Mateer, 05 June 2017

Chinese Entries Shine at 2016 iPhone Photography Awards

Six of the 19 award categories were won by photographers from the Chinese Mainland.

by Oscar Holland, 23 September 2016

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