Beyond the Landmarks: An American Expat’s Journey Home in Beijing
Joel Thomas, an American expat in Beijing for four years, shares how the city’s local markets and daily rhythms turned a foreign destination into a true home.
Urban Living
Seamless Living: New Zealander Shares Insights on Life in the Chinese Mainland
New Zealander Joshua Waitere discusses the safety, convenience, and support for artists he has experienced while living and teaching in the Chinese mainland.
Convenience, Cost, and Competition: Daily Life in China’s Fast-Paced Society
Exploring the realities of daily life in China: From 24/7 convenience to affordable education and shifting work-life priorities. A ground-level look at a society in flux.
Beijing Balances Quiet Rights and Public Recreation in Urban Dispute
Beijing residents clash over noise pollution vs public recreation rights, testing urban coexistence solutions in fast-growing Asian cities.