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

Over 6,000 Shared-Bike Parking Zones Coming to Beijing

Beginning in June, Beijing will see its first wave of designated parking zones for Mobike, Ofo, Bianlifeng and Didi bikes.

by Ellie Dunnigan, 31 May 2019

Beijing Hospitals Fight Off Scalpers with Face Recognition

As Beijing’s war on hospital scalpers continues, hospitals may have finally found a brand-new weapon to use against them.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza, 27 February 2019

Beijing Restaurant Serves Up Meat-Wrapped Barbie Hotpot

This new dish, served by a new Beijing hotpot place, has sparked controversy online.

by Justine Lopez, 30 June 2016

Beijing Unveils Plans for Futuristic Elevated Bus

An enormous bus that straddles traffic? Yeah, we're skeptical too.

by Justine Lopez, 25 May 2016

Storied Beijing Music Venue Yugong Yishan Closes, Seeks New Location

It's a case of goodbye for now... we hope

by Bryan Grogan, 22 February 2019

Beijing to Start Stricter Garbage Sorting Rules Next Year

Based on the domestic waste management regulation, which took effect in 2012, the new amendments see more emphasis on individual responsibilities.

by Herlina Liu, 04 December 2019

PHOTOS: First Snow This Winter in Beijing – 23 Days Early?

The capital got its first batch of winter 2021-2022 snow over the weekend.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 08 November 2021

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