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Beijing Metro Premieres New Mobile Payment App

Passengers will be able to pay for their commute from the comfort of their own phone.

by Valerie Osipov, 28 April 2018

Young Workers Are Choosing Shenzhen Over Beijing and Shanghai

First generation first-tier cities losing out.

by Adam Robbins, 25 April 2018

Beijing Toughens Up in Battle Against Catkins

The city's municipal government has been brainstorming ways to get rid of those pesky floaters once and for all.

by Valerie Osipov, 25 April 2018

Beijing Is Officially the 9th Most Innovative City in the World

Eight Chinese cities made the top 100 list.

by That's Beijing, 23 April 2018

Beijing Authorities Issue Height Limit on CBD Skyscrapers

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

by Valerie Osipov, 19 April 2018

Beijing Calls On Citizens to Report Signage Errors

Calling all grammar nerds – grab your figurative red pens and your meticulous eye for detail: Beijing just launched a citywide quest for translation fails.

by Valerie Osipov, 11 April 2018

Can't Update Your WeChat Info? Here's How to Fix It

Here's how to get around that weird block on WeChat profile picture changes.

by Isabel Chan, 19 October 2017

Police Raid Hot Cat Club in Beijing, Conduct Surprise Drug Tests

Many foreigners had gathered for an open mic night, but police shut down the bar before the show even began.

by Noelle Mateer, 28 September 2017

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