Blog Author - Andy Penafuerte

Twenty Children Injured in a School Attack in Beijing’s Xicheng District
Beijing authorities have detained a man suspected of carrying out an attack on Tuesday, Jan 8, that left 20 children wounded at Beijing No. 1...
Sick as a Pig: China Grapples With African Swine Fever Outbreak
The Year of the Pig may be off to a rough start, at least for those of the porcine disposition and Chinese hog farm owners given that authorities are...
Beijing Makers: Meet the New Talents and Veterans in the City’s Bustling Market Scene
Our sister magazine beijingkids dedicates its latest issue to the makers of Beijing – the entrepreneurs,...
Milliner Magic: Meet China’s Only Classical Hat Maker, Elisabeth Koch
Our sister magazine beijingkids dedicates its latest issue to the makers of Beijing – the entrepren
Could You Live the Zero-Waste Life? This Couple Show Us How
Think green living in Beijing is hard? Think again.
InkBeat Arts Hosts Free Creative Workshops on Singles’ Day, Nov 11
The highly commercialized Singles’ Day (Nov 11, or 11/11) is fast approaching, though i
Merrymaking in the Jing: Markets and Shows to Get You Into the Christmas Spirit
This season's bazaars and performances to bring you Yuletide vibes, some of them with a Chinese spin.
Cirque du Soleil’s Avatar-Inspired 'Toruk: The First Flight' Swoops Into Beijing Aug 1-12
This Beijing summer promises to be particularly epic as the renowned theater production Cirque du Soleil bring their ...