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STRANGE FRUIT: STARFRUIT

The carambola, commonly known in China as starfruit, is native to South Asia and the Caribbean; those found in Beijing are imported almost exclusively from Taiwan.

by Steve George, 24 June 2013

Annie Baobei: Illogical, Placeless, and Lifeless

“The life of Woman is like that of a flower: happiness means ending it in the arms of her love.” If you’ve seen such sentiments on the Weixin or Weibo feeds of female friends,...

by That's Beijing, 24 June 2013

Craft Beer Festival underway - support LGBT Beijing

Come and celebrate a great leap for the city’s brew scene – and LGBT community, who you can support by wearing rainbow colors to the event.

by THAT'S, 21 June 2013

La Fête de la Musique

La Fête de la Musique:Check out these free events to celebrate this annual French inspired festival.Fête de la Musique: Beijing Music DayCome down to S many venues this Friday for...

by That's Beijing, 20 June 2013

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: A Tale of Chengguan

The mysterious means employed by chengguan – local law enforcers – to maintain the peace.

by THAT'S, 19 June 2013

Beers, but no Queers

One of Beijing’s most iconic landmarks – the recently opened Galaxy Soho – has become embroiled in controversy after it allegedly moved to prohibit the city’s LGBT community...

by Steve George, 18 June 2013

Whats Going on this Weekend? June 21st

Don't sit at home this weekend! Beiijng’s an amazing city… and we’ve go the drop on whats going on. Here are a few events that should motivate you to get out of the house and...

by THAT'S, 18 June 2013