One Injured in a Small Explosion Near US Embassy in Beijing
A small explosion has rocked a public area near the US Embassy in Liangmaqiao, leaving the perpetrator injured.
Summer Fun: Charity Fundraiser at The British Embassy Residence on Fri (Jul 20)
Join a fun-filled fundraiser for the benefit of the Angelman Syndrome Support Education & Research Trust), a charity helping children with this condition.
WeChat Groups That You Want to Be In
When used in moderation, WeChat groups can be one of your essential tools for living the most of your life in Beijing.
WeChat Guide: Setting Up Your WeChat Wallet
One of the WeChat functions that you need to access immediately is WeChat Wallet, as it can make your life China easier in all sorts of ways
Tips on Handling Emergencies on the Beach
Here comes the sun, and what better way to bask in the sunlight than spending the day on the beach. But you need to get out and travel further south to experience paradise in Asia — in Sanya (Hainan Province), Bali (Indonesia), Palawan (Philippines), or Phuket (Thailand). Have you packed your swimming essentials and prepared your …
Heading to the Beach? Don't Forget to Bring These Swimming Essentials
Just recently, I went to several Philippine islands for a short spring jaunt. I wasn’t really even planning to go to the beach because my mind was conditioned to do a hike… but who could resist the sparkling sunshine and sea breeze on the beach? So instead of traveling to central China, I flew to …
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Filipino WeChat Community Group Makes Their Scorching Debut at the Beijinger's Hot & Spicy Festival
When the Beijinger announced their first ever Hot & Spicy Festival, one community group thought of it as a perfect opportunity to gather and promote their country’s products. Kusina ni Kabayan (“Kabayan’s Kitchen” in Filipino) started out as a WeChat community group of Filipino expats who long for their foodstuff and native cuisine, but progressed as …
Top Story: Mountaineer Jon Otto Helps Daystar Students Reach New Heights
Reaching the top of the class perhaps is the recognition that many students want to achieve. But there’s more to strive for than always getting academic accomplishments, such as staying happy and healthy. There are a lot of ways to attain that, but the most fun is playing outside and getting into sports. We invited …
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New "Magazine Library Cafe" in Qianmen Tourist Hub Looks Instagrammable, But…
Coffee shops are effectively an extension of my office workspace. It sounds weird, but I feel like the sounds of coffee grinding, jazzy tunes, and indistinct chatter stimulate my inner creativity that makes me somehow write faster and efficiently. There’s a lot of coffee houses in the business districts or tourist areas of Beijing, usually filled …
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More Than a Smile: Quick Tips for Handling Dental Emergencies
Many people know me as the “smiley guy,” and with that, I make it a point to always have the best and sparkly smile (and laugh). But recently, the gums around my upper left wisdom tooth got inflamed and that made my left cheek look like a stuffed mantou. Definitely not a moment to be smiled …
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