Blog Category - Beijing People

The Engineering Food Vlogger: A Talk With Belgian Expat Gilbert van Kerckhove
Although he's technically retired, this hasn't stopped this Old China Hand from keeping busy and making a name for himself on WeChat and Dianping.
Join This Beijing Expat on a Journey to Learn 12 Languages in 12 Months
Anthony Permaye, one of Beijing's only certified neuro-language coaches, is setting off on a journey to learn 12 languages in the course of a single...
Delve Deep Into Death at This Qingming Holiday Event, Apr 5
The Death Cafe is a place to drink tea or coffee, eat food, and talk about the dreaded "d" word.
Meet Rong Momo the Axolotl, Our Official Taco Fest Mascot
Rong Momo hails all the way from Mexico City, where she and her axolotl friends spend time swimming through the lakes and canals of Xochimilco.
City Unveils New Expat Web Portal, Needs Your Input!
The Beijing Municipal Government has retooled it's international web portal and is seeking your input and advice!
Jingkids International School Expo Unveils Exciting Lineup for This Weekend’s Event
Here's a list of who's speaking at JISE 2024.
The Beijing Broads Boom, Boom…and Bloom!
Don’t miss out on the newest brainchild of Beijing’s finest comediennes.
Looking For Maternity/Newborn/Kids Photographers? We Found the Best Ones For You
A small but great list of places to get your family portrait done, no matter how big, small, or far along your family may be.
Stephen McGown
Meet former Al Qaeda prisoner Stephen McGown & hear his tale of inspirational tale of hope.
Join the Mission: Trailblaze with Wild Women
Are you ready to dive into a thrilling journey filled with trail running, camaraderie, and a sprinkle of do-goodery?
Best of Beijing in Readers' Photos: CNY Dragons
Best of Beijing in Readers' Photos showcases photos from readers all across Beijing in hopes of showing the capital through a different lens.
24 for ‘24: ‘Jing’s Best Eats for the Year of the Dragon
We're looking to promote 24 of Beijing's best restaurants for 2024!
Join the TED Talk Community Event at Modernista!
Remember when we chatted about TED Talks?
Startups, Discussions, Prizes & Fun at Startup Grind's New Year's Party, Dec 30
Bring the year to a close by learning about startups or getting inspired to start your own at this event.
Chef by Chance: The Cooking Journey of Simone Thompson
Having worked at the Hatchery, Jing-A, and, more recently, her own concept Malo's, the Australian native is pooling her experience to make a mark.