Why Are Make-up Working Days a Thing in China?
How exactly did make-up working days come into being?
24 Hours in Beijing With Charles de Pellette
For our third installment in this 24 Hours in Beijing series, we sit down with Charles de Pellette—a British-born, Hong Kong-raised expat who’s been...
Int'l School Quiz #2: How Much Do You Know?
How will you do on the second of our pop quizzes on Beijing's international education?
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.
China’s Remaining Holiday Calendar for 2025
Here are the remaining public holidays so you can start booking now!
24 Hours in Beijing With Foodie Emperor Preston Thomas
From a start at the Great Wall to a nightcap at a bar overlooking the Forbidden City, Preston Thomas' 24 Hours in Beijing are jam packed with variety.
Mandarin Monday: All Your Essential Winter Vocab
All the winter vocab you'll need if those temperatures take a dramatic plunge.
Why the Bathroom in Your Chinese Apartment Smells Awful (And How To Fix It)
Noticed a gag-reflex-inducing, sulphury, sewer smell emanating from the bathroom of your Chinese apartment?
24 Hours in Beijing With Poet Anthony Tao
To kick off the Lunar New Year, we ask the capital's movers and shakers what they'd do if they only had 24 hours to spare in Beijing.