Blog Author - Mark Karanja

Sex-Ed to Finally be Acknowledged Under Chinese Law
The phrase "sex education" has officially been incorporated into Chinese law, and it's no longer up to schools to decide what they teach.
Penny For Your Thoughts? Accessing Mental Health in Beijing
We spoke to BJU's Dr. Johanna Teiser about accessing mental health support from an international hospital.
COVID-19 or Plain Old Flu: My Experience Getting a Nucleic Acid Test
A funny thing happened at the True Run Media office the other day.
What Visa to Apply for as a Spouse in China
In navigating the complex world of Chinese visas, the so-called spousal visa is a particularly misunderstood piece of the puzzle.
That’s Not Chasiu! It’s Nyama Choma! When Kenyan and Chinese Food Unite
As a Kikuyu in Kenya, one grows very tired of the old but not altogether untrue joke that my people don’t have much in the way of culinary variety.
What Rights Do You Have as an International Teacher in China?
Schools are banning international teachers from traveling over the summer. But is it legal?
Veg-Jing Out: Where to Find Faux-Meat on Taobao
Let’s dive into some of Taobao's best faux-meat options.
Eleven WeChat Family-Friendly Groups for Beijingers
Families have questions. WeChat groups have the answers.
Beijing Bunker: "My Biggest Takeaway Has Been to Not Take Things for Granted"
For Adam Myott, the coronavirus has meant working while separated from his family.