Cleaning Up Beijing In The Countryside – Call For Volunteers
Cleaning Up Beijing is a new initiative that focuses on beautifying the capital’s countryside.
Content by: Qinglan Du
Throwback Thursday: Bai Nian Le! How Covid Brought Back Traditional CNYs
Different doesn’t have to mean bad, says teen correspondent Qinglan. Even if your CNY is different. Again.
A Feast of Flavors: Mother-Daughter Bonding Time at East Hotel’s Int’l Brunch
Feast truly is a place of bonding. My mom and I have been enjoying “mother-daughter bonding time” every day for the past two years.
Battle of the Red Packet: The Meaning Behind the Hongbao We All Know and Love
What do kids do with their Chinese New Year hongbaos? Beijing’s teens spill the beans!
A Teenager’s Hotel Quarantine: Unexpected but not Uneventful
Separated from her mother, Qinglan discovers how to keep herself motivated and active in a hotel room for two weeks.
The Long Way Home: Returning to China During COVID-19
One student’s journey to (finally) return to Beijing — but first, quarantine.
“That’s Not Tomato & Egg, It’s a Shakshuka!” When Israeli and Chinese Foods Bridge the Cultural Gap
No matter where you’re from, food is one thing that can always bring people together.
Do Your Kids Think You’re Cool?
One teen shares why her parents are the coolest. Is that even possible?
How to Make Classic Mantou… With a Colorful Twist
Better known as Chinese steamed buns, mantou is a staple food in the Chinese diet and very easy to make.
Alice Who? Why I No Longer Go by My English Name
Names are interesting things. We’re each given one at birth. They’re personalized, yet reflect entire cultures and histories.