Blog Author - Michael Wester

Throwback Thursday: The Biggest Beijing Rock Concert That Never Was
Ten years ago this month, Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page came to town to plug what was to be the biggest concert ever to take place in Beijing.
No Surprises Here: Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Ignores Beijing Again
Every year we wait to see if Beijing will appear on this list. Every year we're disappointed.
All International Flights Into Beijing to be Redrected to One of 12 Cities
All international flights into Beijing will be rerouted to one of 12 cities prior to landing in the capital beginning at midnight tonight
Day 1 of Flight Diversions Show Many Quarantined Outside of Beijing, 11+ Hour Layovers
It's been a bit of a hairy time with flight diversions so far.
At Least Seven Foreign Passport Holders Amongst 189 Imported Infections so Far
At least seven of the 189 imported cases of COVID-19 are foreign passport holders.
Flying Into Beijing? Here's a Handy Flowchart to Navigate Your Arrival
Put your mind (somewhat) at ease with this useful flowchart of likely outcomes.
Headed to Beijing by Air? Don't Be Surprised if You Stopover in Hohhot
International flights operated by Chinese airlines may be diverted to cities around Beijing such as Tianjin, Hohhot, Taiyuan, and Shijiazhuang.
Beijing Investigates Traveler Who Disguised Illness on Flight to Beijing
A woman who concealed her illness on a flight to Beijing has been put under investigation.
No Foreigners Among Beijing's 31 Imported Cases So Far
Beijing has 31 cases of COVID-19 that have come from abroad, but none have been foreigners.