THIS Reporting: Beijing in the 60s
Studying in an American International School in Beijing, I’ve come to the realization that I…
Browsing: Culture
Ask a neighbor: What is Culture? – Cherelyn Lom Answers
Ask a Neighbor is a new series where we seek to discover the cultures of…
Help! Why Does My Ayi Ignore My Family’s Obvious Needs?
You have an ayi who has been working with you for months, maybe years, but…
Livingroom Peking Opera
Last year, when some friends of mine left, I was welcomed into the world of…
Box Ticked: Xi’an 西安
I have lived in China for 8 years, and it occurred to me recently that…
Ask a Neighbor: What is Culture? – Dr. Celine Clement-Ogdubesan Answers
Ask a Neighbor is a new series where we seek to discover the cultures of…
Moral Playground
My son was a sitting duck: a two-year old perched on a tricycle chomping on…
A Day of Pure Brightness: The Story Behind Qingming
This year, Qingming falls on April 4. We’re all happy for the extra holidays, but…
Kowtowing Kids
Kneeling to receive a hongbao 红包 or red envelope is, by Chinese standards, part of…
The Beijing Bucket List: The Hutong’s Cooking Classes
In Beijing’s expat circles, everyone and their mother has heard of or been to…