Blog Author - Joey Knotts

DP How to Taobao Your New Stay-At-Home Hobby
It's never too late to pick up a hobby – check out these Taobao-able hobbies and crafts.
Go International: Games From Around the World That Can Be Played on a Go Board
A go board can be bought at a local convenience store and used for any number of different games.
Beijing Defines Central Axis Borders for World Heritage Site Bid
For the first time, the plans define specific boundaries for the area, giving it a total of 45.4 square-kilometer area.
Throwback Thursday: When a Plastic Plant Became Beijing’s Hottest Hair Accessory
Throwback Thursday takes a look back into Beijing's past, using our 12-year-strong blog archives.
Homebrew Beijing: Local Coffee Shops That Sling Specialty Beans to Your Kitchen
Shopping locally has it's benefits when it comes to coffee beans.
DP 7 Days Steady, Beijing’s COVID Case Growth Doesn’t Look Like Shanghai’s
The question on every Beijinger’s mind is whether the caseload will reach Shanghai-like levels.
Covid Aside, Does Policy Discriminate Against or Privilege Foreigners?
In the Covid era, there's not much priviledge to speak of, but there is inconvenience.
New Study Reveals What Beijing is Doing Right on Bird Biodiversity
Findings from Beijing has significant implications for city planners who want to take conservation into consideration.
Use this Mini-App to Check Which Parks Are Open and Book Tickets
Not all of the city’s parks are currently open, but you can now keep up with 10 of the biggies using a WeChat mini-app.