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Beijing Authorities Issue Height Limit on CBD Skyscrapers

Well – looks like the sky is no longer the limit.

by Valerie Osipov, 19 April 2018

Nearly All Beijing Schools Set to Reopen by Next Month

Beijing universities and kindergartens are set to reopen in June, while more elementary and middle school students continue returning to the classroom.

by That's Beijing, 15 May 2020

Beijing Sets Out to Renovate the Hiker-Frequented Jiankou Great Wall

Soon, another notorious stretch of the Wall might be transformed into a more tourist-friendly sightseeing spot.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza and Gwen Kim, 25 March 2019

Beijing’s Brand-New Starfish-Shaped Airport is Now Open

The design by Zaha Hadid was described as resembling a phoenix, an auspicious bird in Chinese legends, but has since been nicknamed ‘starfish.’

by Herlina Liu, 27 September 2019

Young Workers Are Choosing Shenzhen Over Beijing and Shanghai

First generation first-tier cities losing out.

by Adam Robbins, 25 April 2018

Electric Bikes Will Soon Require Licenses in Beijing

A need for speed... and a license.

by Samantha Kennedy, 26 June 2018

Why Chinese Celebs Are Leaving Free Books on the Metro

A 'tossing books campaign' kicks off in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, involving Chinese movie stars and famous authors.

by Tristin Zhang, 16 November 2016

Sam Smith Announces His China Debut With Beijing Show

Grab a box of tissues and those fond memories of your past lovers – Sam Smith is coming to Beijing on October 25.

by Valerie Osipov, 30 May 2018

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