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How to Get the Most Out of Your Local Wet Market

Useful tips to help you haggle for toads, avoid pesticides and, possibly most importantly, keep your favorite shoes clean!

by Matthew Bossons, 12 January 2017

Getting Under the Skin of China's Cosmetic Surgery Boom

The beauty industry in China is growing enormously. We take a deep dive and find out why.

by Bryan Grogan, 16 August 2019

7 Great Flower and Plant Markets in Beijing

It's spring, which means its a prime time to take a trip to one of Beijing's many flower markets.

by Justine Lopez and Polina Ozhylevska, 29 March 2017

Beijing's 'Bizarre' Food Night Market To Close

Donghuamen market will be shut down amid worries over food hygiene.

by Oscar Holland, 12 June 2016

Off the Market: The Aftermath of Beijing's Wholesale Market Closures

The market closures are part of the government’s attempt to clear Beijing of “big city ills” like pollution and traffic, as well as cap the population at 23 million by 2020.

by Dominique Wong, 22 June 2018

Your Guide to Beijing's Futuristic Taobao Markets

Beijing 2018 is a world of QR codes. But nowhere does this feel truer than in Hema, the market of the future.

by Noelle Mateer, 23 January 2018

Beijing Zoo Wholesale Market Officially Closes Its Doors

Beijing's iconic Zhonghe wholesale market was shut down on Sunday after 18 years of operation.

by Harry Parker, 01 August 2017

Beijing Forces Thousands of 'Non-Essential' Businesses to Close

Business and high-polluting factories are shutting down, or moving to Hebei and Tianjin, en masse in order to optimize Beijing's growth.

by Justine Lopez, 10 February 2017

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