Tap That App: Pleco Chinese Dictionary

The answer to all your translation troubles.

by Jocelyn Richards, 10 February 2017

This Bilingual Map App is a Laowai’s Best Friend in China

Travel in China without the fear of getting lost!

by Matthew Bossons, 14 March 2019

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

Chinese Lesbian Dating App Exposes Millions of Users’ Information

The leak was found by Victor Gevers, who works as a security researcher at GDI foundation, a non-profit organization which defends the free and open internet.

by Bryan Grogan, 29 March 2019

'Chaoyang Masses' Earn Cash for Tipping Off Beijing Police

Some key informants are even earning a monthly stipend of RMB300-500 just for providing tips to the Chaoyang police department.

by Justine Lopez, 22 September 2017

Want to Help Fight Crime in Beijing? There's an App for That

The "Chaoyang Masses" app is named after Beijing's well-known volunteer crime fighters called the Chaoyang qunzhong (Chaoyang masses).

by Justine Lopez, 15 February 2017

Scantily Clad Male Models Kicked out of Wangjing Event

A group of scantily clad male models was kicked out of a public square in Wangjing for 'corrupting public morals' during promotional event.

by Justine Lopez, 11 July 2016

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