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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

Beijing Slammed by Sandstorm, PM10 Levels Soar Above 1,000

A sandstorm reached the capital early this morning, filling the air with hazardous levels of dust particles.

by Valerie Osipov, 28 March 2018

Beijing Issues Orange Alert for Smog... Again

The latest bout of pollution will hover over the city from Monday until Wednesday.

by Justine Lopez, 26 March 2018

National Museum of China Bids Farewell to Paper Tickets

Museum-goers will no longer need to wait in line in order to purchase paper tickets starting this month.

by Justine Lopez, 20 March 2018

Beijing Snowfall Ends Longest Dry Spell in 47 Years

Prior to Saturday's snowfall, the capital had gone without substantial precipitation for 145 consecutive days.

by Justine Lopez, 19 March 2018

Orange Alert: Expect Heavy Smog in Beijing Until Wednesday

Orange alerts are issued when the AQI is expected to exceed 200 for three consecutive days, with one of those days surpassing 300.

by Justine Lopez, 12 March 2018

Author Paul French on Shanghai's Laowai Gangsters & Beijing's Sordid Past

We chat with French about the new book, his collection of rare China photos and the laowai of decades past.

by Noelle Mateer, 07 March 2018

All Airbnbs in Central Beijing Unavailable During Two Sessions

Airbnb has removed all listings and canceled reservations at all Airbnbs located in downtown Beijing through March 30.

by That's Beijing, 06 March 2018

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