Best of Both Worlds: Celebrating the Holidays as Mixed-Culture Families
When we asked him what brought him to Beijing, Daniel Mulroy answered “my wife”! He…
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Mandarin Monday: What to Know When You Ship Internationally
Christmas time is just around the corner, and many of us have families abroad patiently…
Trending in Beijing: Celebs Ranked by Social Responsibility, Beijingers Are Getting Fat, and More
The fun, the strange, and the what-on-earth-is-this? Trending in Beijing is a wrap-up of top stories in…
Hold That Tea Bag! What You Need to Know Before Brewing Another Pot
Tea is beloved in Chinese culture and many people readily embrace it as a healthy…
Mandarin Monday: No Need to Thank Me? Different Ways to Say “Thank You” and “You’re Welcome”
“Búkèqì (不客气)” and “búyǒngxiè (不用谢)” may already be ingrained in most people’s vocabulary but have…
Why the Bathroom in Your Chinese Apartment Smells Awful (And How to Fix It)
Nope, your poops aren’t suddenly waaay smellier now that you live in China (well actually,…
Mandarin Monday: How to Talk About Vaccines and Immunizations
Flu season is in full swing now as temperatures keep dropping and homes are warm…
Meet the Author of Brandon Goes to Beijing – a Children’s Book That’s Breaking Cultural Barriers
Growing up I fell into a somewhat unique group. I’m not an ABC (American-born Chinese)…
Mandarin Monday: How to Buy Cold Medicines at Chinese Pharmacies
The aches, the sneezing, the sore throat, the exhaustion — the flu season is here and you want to be prepared! In Beijing, you…
What’s Love Language Got to Do With It?
Singles Day is incoming on November 11 and the signs are everywhere. You can’t go…