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How One Beijing Student Overcame COVID-19 Isolation Boredom
I have figured out a few awesome ways to cope with the boredom of quarantine.
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Beijing’s Expat Families Worry About Their Place in China
People of color in Beijing have long decried maltreatment in the city, from people refusing to sit next to them on trains, to arbitrary photos being taken of them in public spaces, and derogatory language being used against them within earshot by Chinese nationals under the illusion that they did not understand Chinese.
An Open Letter From One Beijing Mom to Another
Dear Everyone, Before I met my husband, before I became a mother, I was in…
Beijing Parents Speculate on School Reopening Date
On Feb 24 we asked the question that’s on every parent’s mind. When will schools…
Blown Away by the Wings of Coronavirus and a Longing to Return Home
This year’s Chinese New Year period had all the promise of unbridled joy for family…
Coronavirus Splits Beijing Family (For Now)
The Coronavirus outbreak hasn’t been easy for any family in Beijing. Some expat families have…
Going Abroad? Prepare for the Beijing Backlash
“I’m just visiting from Beijing. We came to celebrate Chinese New Year with family here”…
Education 2.0: Teachers vs. the Internet
Remember those days when you’d sit around with your friends and debating for hours the…
We All Speak Unconditional Love
Visiting your Chinese in-laws during Chinese New Year can sometimes be a stressful experience. They…
400 Not Out: 4 Years in a Changing Beijing
As I sat down to write this post, I noticed an odd fact: this is…