Alternate Routes: Please and Xie Xie – Cultural misunderstandings over gratitude
A few years ago while visiting the US, I walked into a fraught lunchtime scene:…
Browsing: Parenting
The Echo Chamber: To China, With Love – A relationship deepened over time
When I first came to Beijing I was already in love with Chinese culture. I…
Understanding the New Lingo
Understanding young people can be a difficult thing. Add in things like the new slang…
Say Hello to Cambridge Mask, a UK-Made Pollution Mask Featuring MOD Technology
While researching an article for the upcoming issue of beijingkids, I found out about a…
A Monkey Speaks
新年快乐!I’m particularly pleased to wish you a happy new year, dear readers, since this is…
Holiday Boredom Buster: Crafts Corner – Downloadable Craft Templates
Cannot come up with ideas for cool crafts? Don’t fret. Here is a list…
Seven Reasons Your Child Should Learn an Instrument
Kids these days are faced with an ever-growing array of co-curricular activity choices, from every…
Net Savings: Instantly Save Money on Your Dinner Bill with the Dianping App
Net Savings is a regular series in which we spotlight businesses and services that accept…
February Issue Now Available!
Chinese New Year is upon us and our February issue hits the shelves this week.…
6 Lucky Spring Festival Foods to Include on Your Dinner Table
Over the next couple of weeks, millions of Chinese people will take part in the…