Our eyes stinging from gunsmoke, motorcycle exhaust and the dust of the Beijing highway, the burst of rain is a refreshing and exhilarating end to the day, and a signal that it’s time to take shelter. … More The Expendables Hit the Open Road
“We interact with plants in so many ways—we eat them, wear them, sit on them, live inside them. But we’re pretty disconnected from that relationship.” … More The Benefits of Understanding TCM
“We’re promoting educated, well-rounded players and developing the full spectrum of the person and the athlete.” … More Meet China’s Only Laowai Sports Agent
If you’ve ever taken a drama class, you know that acting is a blast and also makes you learn a lot about yourself–and that’s what makes Beijing-based NGO Hua Dan so fantastic. … More Hua Dan: Empowerment Through Drama
In 2006, the Schoolhouse at Mutianyu opened Schoolhouse Glass, hoping to bring glass art to China by letting people experience the process. … More Great Wall Glass Blowing
Level up your knowledge of Chinese cuisine with these six cookbooks covering everything from the Cultural Revolution to the best wines to pair with an Asian-style meal. … More Get Cooking with These New Cookbooks
“Mark and I agree that this should be fun, and when it’s not fun or it’s too stressful, then it’s over.” … More The Hutong: Building a Cultural Business in Beijing
“No matter how much my decorations rotate or my walls shift, I’ll have my view of Beijing forever.” … More Brian Wallace: Red Gate Gallery Director Invites Us Inside His Home
A set of identical twins from Atlanta, Georgia, who started out as gospel soul singers, then trained to be medical assistants before they chose to leave the lab for the stage. … More Jacksons Thrive by Keeping Their Cool
“The name is a nod to ‘ping pong diplomacy,’ and our mission is to use the performing arts as a vehicle to bring cultures and countries closer.” … More Alison Friedman’s Ping Pong Productions Delves into Diplomacy of Dance
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