An Armchair Traveller's History of Beijing

A bluffer's guide to the capital's past.

by Oscar Holland, 03 December 2016

Police Checks Continue in Beijing With a Second Appearance at Great Leap

Customers asked for passports but not piss.

by Oscar Holland, 03 May 2017

24 Hours of Divine Guidance with the Pocket I Ching App

In which our enterprising writer lets the Pocket I Ching app guide his choices for 24 hours.

by Oscar Holland, 11 January 2016

Chinese Entries Shine at 2016 iPhone Photography Awards

Six of the 19 award categories were won by photographers from the Chinese Mainland.

by Oscar Holland, 23 September 2016

Can London's 'Hutong' Restaurant Beat the Real Thing?

With views (and prices) to kill, we visit the exclusive restaurant in Britain's tallest building.

by Oscar Holland, 19 February 2016

Beijing Airline's In-Flight Guide Blames Chicago Violence on Black People

Visitor information says city's south is more dangerous 'mainly because the blacks densely live there.'

by Oscar Holland, 10 September 2016

Book Review: While We're Here

An anthology of personal stories from China-based writers.

by Oscar Holland, 19 January 2016

[UPDATED] DDC Will Reopen on May 12 Following Sudden Closure

The good news came via the venue's WeChat account on Sunday, May 7. Read more for an updated schedule.

by Oscar Holland, 05 May 2017

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