Beijing Ponders Classifying Smog as a 'Meteorological Disaster'

By definition a meteorological disaster is caused by extreme weather. So why should Beijing's smog be classified as a natural disaster?

by Justine Lopez, 16 December 2016

Beijing Collects RMB2 Million in Fines for Smoking Ban Violations

As of November 30, 663 businesses and 2,719 people had been slapped with fines for not obeying the law.

by Justine Lopez, 08 December 2016

Beijing Subway Will Accept Payment Via Mobile Phones By 2017

Using Beijing's subway is about to get a lot easier.

by Justine Lopez, 07 December 2016

Beijing Grants Protection to Male Domestic Violence Victim

Zhang is the first man to be granted personal protection in Beijing since China's law against domestic violence went into effect in March.

by Justine Lopez, 05 December 2016

An Armchair Traveller's History of Beijing

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

by Oscar Holland, 03 December 2016

Beijing's Smog Might Cause Antibiotic Resistance

According to a recent study, exposure to Beijing's notorious smog might cause resistance to even the strongest of antibiotics.

by Justine Lopez, 28 November 2016

Beijing Braces for Most Severe Cold Streak in 30 Years

The capital will experience extremely cold temperatures from Monday until Sunday, with lows dropping down to -10 C.

by Justine Lopez, 21 November 2016

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