Local Lingo
In China, the saying goes: 乐不思蜀 (lè bù sī Shǔ) “Too joyful to think of…
Browsing: Life
Beijing’s Smallest June / July 2008
Cao Muchen Chinese. Born to Hu Ying and Cao Liang on December 28 at Sino-Japanese…
A Real Pain in the Neck
It started with a small, hard lump in Marianne’s neck – my mother noticed it…
Opinion: First Aid for Kids
With all the devastation surrounding Sichuan’s earthquake, once again people are reminded how fragile and…
Earthquake Safety 101
As a California native, what to do in the event of an earthquake has been…
First death from hand foot and mouth disease in Beijing
According to local media, Beijing’s Municipal Health Bureau announced (original in Chinese here) that between…
Conversing with Ayi
How to get your point across in Chinese Many expat parents in Beijing have experienced…
Beijing’s Smallest May 2008
Want to share your new arrival with our readers? E-mail a photo (at least 1MB…
Peking Operatics
Colorful faces, dazzling costumes and kung fu acrobatics Peking opera first surfaced in 1790 during…