This Week on BJK Online is a weekly roundup of the articles and other essentials published on our website.
Top Stories
Bloodline: A WeChat Community Saving Lives
Blood donation levels in China are low, but some in the international community have responded to this issue by creating a WeChat community of blood donors.
Beijing Releases New Rules to Improve Preschool Safety
Beijing authorities have laid down new rules to standardize the operation of preschools and regulate teacher behavior.
Kids’ Favorite Characters Come to Life, as Disney On Ice Hits Beijing
Here’s a chance for kids to stay young, as the world-famous production featuring timeless Disney stories returns to Beijing this November.
Community
Déjà Vu Turns Over a New Leaf For Second-Hand Books
A start-up platform for selling and buying second-hand books has emerged, offering a great service to price-conscious bookworms.
Dining
A Taste of Home… in China: Exploring Chinese Cuisine Through its Comfort Food
With this guide, you also won’t break the bank as Chinese food, especially in its simplest form, is almost always cheaper than its western equivalent.
Playing
On Guard: Get to Know This Fencing Club Making Headway in Beijing
Your ideas of fencing may come from popular culture, involving classic swordplay action and an intense fight. While the reality isn’t too far from fiction, yes, fencing is a proper sport.
Photos: Pranidchakan Boonrom via Pexels; Pixabay; courtesy of Disney On Ice’ Adobe Creative Cloud