6 WeChat Groups to Save the Earth
WeChat can save our Earth – paired with small actions by Beijingers, of course!
Browsing: Community
Dr Shelly Ochs: A Modern Physician’s Take on TCM
Yesterday we featured a short Biography on Tan Yunxian, China’s first documented female physician. Today we wanted to profile Dr. Shelley Ochs. A modern Physician specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) right here in Beijing.
The Women Time (Almost) Forgot: The Doctor
Disparity in women’s health outcomes is nothing new. Social customs during the Ming Dynasty prevented many women from getting care. But Tan Yunxian was determined enough to not only make a difference in the lives of her fellow women but to ensure her contributions were documented for posterity!
Qingming Festival: Spring Cleaning For the Dead
Paper burning is a big part of Qingming Festival. Here’s how to explain it to your kids.
The Best Non-Easter Family Events Mar 31- Apr 6
Not into eggs and chocolate? Dive into this week’s collection of fun family-friendly events right here in Beijing.
The Ban on Plastic Straws Interfering With Our Love for Milk Tea
Is a plastic ban enough to make people give up their favorite drinks?
Mandarin Monday: Chinese Idioms To Help Your Vocabulary Bloom
Learn a few beautiful Chinese idioms to go with the beautiful blossoms.
Easy Guide to a Sustainability Wardrobe
Shopping is an addiction that’s hurting our wallets and the environment. Here’s what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint while still enjoying a fun shopping spree.
Claudia Masüger: There’s no ‘Wine’ing in Business
Claudia Masüger is the spirit and heart behind CHEERS Wine. Her intoxicating mix of hard work, inspiration and community building are what make CHEERS so special. We sat down with this expat entrepreneur to find out her secret to a happy business and a happy life.
Ching Shih 鄭氏: Pirate or Entrepreneur?
In this weeks throwback Thursday we look at another forgotten figure in Chinese history. Ching Shih is one of the most interesting women in history, but she has been banished to it’s footnotes. Why has a character who should have her own movie franchise been relegated to a cameo in The Pirates of the Caribbean?