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Events Watch: Beijing's Best Weekday Events That Won't Leave You Hungover
While it's certainly noticeable that some have escaped the Beijing heat for summer, those of us left behind don't need to fear. Free salsa classes, a writer's group, lots of career development advice,...
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How to Stream the 2016 Olympics Online in Beijing
It may be Monday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep one eye on all the drama of the Olympics when your boss isn’t looking.There are two main ways to stream the events on your computer smoothly...
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The Visitor's (and Beginner's) Guide to Survival Chinese in Beijing:...
So you’re passing through Beijing. Or you’ve finally decided to crawl out of your cave and get in touch with the exciting linguistic world around you, good on you! These are some of the phrases we...
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Consider Yourself a Foodie? Take the Beijinger’s Official Foodie Quiz and See...
Foodie! That’s a word you’ve probably seen more than a few times on the Beijinger (especially in the runup to our International Foodie Weekend, happening Aug. 13-14 at Sanlitun Soho). Yes, it’s perhaps...
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Secret Ingredients: The Truth About China’s “Fake Food”
Healthy eating is key to helping our bodies and minds stay alert throughout the day but what if the food you buy is not what it appears to be?“Fake food” is a term often associated with China, but it’s...
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5 Songs to Get You in the Mood for Eclectic Indie Rockers of Montreal Before...
Think of your favorite musician from a generation ago. Regardless of who springs to mind, there’s a good chance that of Montreal (playing Yugong Yishan on August 11) has a song inspired by that retro...
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Need Nutrition Founder Discusses His Healthy Ethos and Delivery Services
Need Nutrition founder Wei Wei didn't start his food delivery business in order to become a rich business man or a successful entrepreneur. Instead his motivation was health – both his and ours."A few...
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Pop Out: Break the Mold With These Popsicle Cocktails
While we wouldn’t recommend walking around town cocktail in hand, modernity and access to an icebox have their advantages when finding interesting ways to get discreetly buzzed. These “spiritually”...
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Your Guide to Qixi 2016: Where to Treat Your Partner on Chinese Valentine's...
China's Valentine's Day, also known as Qixi (七夕), is on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, falling on August 9 this year. Legend has it that Niu Lang (牛郎), a cowherd, met Zhi Nv (织女), the...
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Via Roma's Revamped à La Carte Menu With Truffles Galore
People say all roads lead to Rome but, when we visited a couple of weeks back, it appeared that in fact all boats lead to Rome, unfortunately making my way over on one of Beijing's most insanely rainy...
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No Excuses: Register Today To Vote in US Presidential Elections
Regardless of which side you’re on, we can all agree this is not the election to sleep in and let your vote slip away with the minutes on your alarm clock. Registering from abroad is easy and there’s...
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The True Meaning of “Chinese Valentine’s Day”
Today, August 9, is Chinese Valentine’s Day, we are told. My first reaction to this was sceptical: another fake corporate greedfest dreamed up by vendors of chocolate and roses, another excuse to pile...
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Beijing's Premier Bar Blogger, Jim Boyce, Talks About the Evolution and...
No one has watched Beijing’s bar scene with an unswerving gaze longer than Jim Boyce (above, second from right), founder of the Beijing Boyce and Grape Wall of China blogs. Having seen its development...
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Beat the Heat: The 6 Best Ways to Survive the Remainder of Beijing's Summer
Liqiu (立秋), the day on which the sun reached its peak at the celestial longitude of 135 degrees, and officially marking the end of summer according to the Chinese solar calendar, has come and gone....
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Art Weekly: Icon, The Silk Road, Activation of Classic Collections, and...
Ahh art, that most majestic of forms that even when presented as the most simple structures, whether it be rendered in paint, stone, or ... a toilet ... can bring us to tears and bring a new...
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China's Elusive Elevated Bus Accused of Being Not Only Phony, But Also...
The notion of a futuristic, high-tech bus that can miraculously reduce traffic congestion with its elevated, car-straddling design sounds like something straight out of science fiction. And critics say...
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See Sanya in the Blossom Season
Sanya Hearts to HeartsHave you ever gasped out loud because of a destination’s beauty? I have.When everywhere in my hometown was again in full bloom, I started to plan for my once-a-year summer...
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Phoenix Burn Festival Snuffed Out, TekNest Still a Go for September
Chinese music fans once again have reason to despair: the Burning Man-esque Phoenix Burn festival has been canceled. The bad news was announced today in a statement from Miao Wong of the promoter dART,...
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EAT: Last Chance to Win Tickets to Foodie Weekend, Migas Six-Year Anniversary...
It's your last chance to win tickets to our 2nd International Foodie Weekend by sharing your raunchiest food porn photos on Instagram and tagging them with #TBJFoodie. If you need some inspiration,...
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Haidian's Diamond Private Party Caters to All Your Karaoke and Gaming Needs
Tired of drunkenly stumbling through hutong gutters from bottle bar to bottle bar, or battling Sanlitun traffic to get to the next speakeasy? For those looking for something a little more laidback,...
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