Explore Beijing: Hutong Mappers
February 28, 2013
“Dimensions, measurements, surveying, doesn’t work in Beijing. Maps are kind of out of date.” … More Explore Beijing: Hutong Mappers
Author: Mikala Reasbeck
Urban Jungle: Exotic Pets in Beijing
February 4, 2013
He purchased the alligator for about RMB2,000, plus a custom tank. In just nine months, the alligator doubled in size and never showed any signs of domestication. … More Urban Jungle: Exotic Pets in Beijing
Cream of the Crop
January 25, 2013
Tao’s Gawker-inspired brainchild is the result of collaboration among smart, savvy minds that moonlight as heavy boozers. … More Cream of the Crop
Beijing’s Best Upholstery Cleaners
January 4, 2013
If you’ve got kids and pets or you’re prone to throwing keggers, odds are it’s time for your sofas, chairs and rugs to get a good scrub. … More Beijing’s Best Upholstery Cleaners
It’s A Dog’s Life
December 24, 2012
He looks like Robert Redford, if Robert Redford were a dog, which is probably also why he can saunter into a Peking duck restaurant and walk out with an entire duck carcass, on the house. … More It’s A Dog’s Life
Scam Busters: Introducing China Scam Patrol
December 14, 2012
Kenny and his nine agents, including a retired bouncer and repo man, a Canadian Football League player, a high-end prostitute and a former U.S. Marine, track down scammers. … More Scam Busters: Introducing China Scam Patrol
Foreign Scientists Are Flooding into Beijing: Why?
November 19, 2012
“The whole idea of science is about exploring new things. So, isn’t it a good mindset for a scientist to go out and explore something new to him or her?” … More Foreign Scientists Are Flooding into Beijing: Why?
Modern Dance Takes Beijing by Storm
November 6, 2012
“If you don’t have water near your house, then you need to go to the other side of the mountain. Do whatever it takes to make you grow, whatever it takes to let you contribute to the world.” … More Modern Dance Takes Beijing by Storm
Pet Crisis in Beijing
October 23, 2012
“Many of these animals from ‘puppy mills’ don’t tend to live very long, earning them the Chinese moniker ‘week-long dog,’ which really speaks volumes about what is going on here.” … More Pet Crisis in Beijing
Breathe Easy: Smokers Aren’t the Only Ones in the Lung Cancer Danger Zone
September 11, 2012
Quitters always win. … More Breathe Easy: Smokers Aren’t the Only Ones in the Lung Cancer Danger Zone
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