Blog Author - Anna Pellegrin Hartley

Dog Days Are Over: Man's Best Friend to Be Reclassified as a Pet in China
In the proposed new legislation, dogs will officially be classified as pets, not livestock.
5 Cultural and Historic Online Lectures to Keep Your Brain Box Tickled and Warm
We've rounded up five of our favorite upcoming lectures and events, certain to tickle your brain box.
The Hutong's Quarantine Cook-Off, Round III: Dapanji, Big Plate Chicken!
Put your cooking skills to the test in the third week of The Hutong's Quarantine Cook-Off.
R Park Life: Everything You Need to Know About Ming Dynasty City Walls Relic Park
Founded in 2002 as a public park, the Ming Dynasty City Walls Relics Park is all about the 1.5km stretch of preserved Ming-era In City Wall.
Beijing Bunker: "I Handle House Chores Really Well While Intoxicated"
Come to figure out what a Dongbeijinger is, stay for the booze-soaked housekeeping tips. 
Win Big by Showing Off Your Cooking in The Hutong Quarantine Cook-Off
Join in The Hutong's weekly cooking challenge for your chance to win some great culinary equipment and prizes.
Special Delivery! Get Fresh Organic Produce From Beijing Farms, Right to Your Door
Three local organic farms that can deliver delicious food to your door, right now. 
R Majority of Beijing Workers Received Full Salary for February
Despite massive disruptions in Beijing, 69 percent of working respondents received their full salary for February.
Quarantedium, and 14 Other Terms That Should Exist Now
There simply aren't enough words in the English language to adequately convey all of the new coronavirus situations...