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Beijing Metro Cameras Can Now Detect Non-Mask Wearing Passengers

Masks on, people!

by Bridget O'Donnell, 13 April 2020

Apple Pay Now Accepted on Beijing, Shanghai Subways and Buses

Taking public transportation in Beijing and Shanghai just got a whole lot easier… at least for Apple users.

by Justine Lopez, 30 March 2018

Beijing to Expand Metro Lines to 900km by 2020

With the expansion, the subway will be able to handle a flow of 15 million passengers a day.

by Justine Lopez, 06 November 2017

Expect Longer Lines, More Security on Beijing Metro During Party Congress

Starting today, all passengers will be required to have full-body checks and all packages and bags will be scanned. Expect increased wait times.

by Justine Lopez, 17 October 2017

Beijing Subway Keeps Running While Door Is Stuck Open

That looks safe...

by Justine Lopez, 24 August 2017

Study Links Pollution on Beijing Subway to Increased Risk for Cancer

Think you don't need to wear a pollution mask on the subway? Think again.

by Justine Lopez, 18 August 2017

Beijingers Can Now Check Real-Time Data to See How Crowded the Subway Is

The color-coded system allows commuters to pick and choose their route based on how crowded the subway cars and stations are.

by Justine Lopez, 18 August 2017

Beijingers Can Now Pay for the Subway Using Their Phones

That's right – no more metro cards!

by Justine Lopez, 14 August 2017

Recent Comments

Thanks for the overview of the new HSK standards. It gave me a much better picture of the changes in the exam. I've also found vocabulary lists for the new HSK levels: https://www.hackchinese.com/exams/New%20HSK%203. It looks like a good resource for HSK test preparation.

Jina

April 27, 2021 at 18:10 pm

Indeed.. Good writing.

theCalmer

April 14, 2021 at 18:44 pm

Is this still there?

mrangry

January 17, 2021 at 9:45 am

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