The strip of shops just outside the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) campus on Laiguangying Dong Lu has seen a rapid revitalization in recent weeks, starting with Hulu taking over the space formerly occupied by Fella’s and ending with the opening this week of another branch of popular Japanese spot Hatsune.
On November 25, 2019, a revelation by famous Chinese beauty blogger – Yuya – who, in a 12-minute long video on Weibo, detailed her horrific experiences in the hands of her partner, sent shockwaves throughout China. Following her interview, China’s netizens took up her rallying cry through the hashtag #NoLongerSilentFacedWithDV.
If you hold one of these types of visa, you’re now allowed to return to China.
I think being a good big sister means being a good sister first.
There’s so much uncertainty in everything we do right now. However, with this uncertainty comes anticipation for adventure. That’s what I’m hoping this school year’s going to be like: adventurous with ups and downs.
They come and go as they please, the common denominator between old and new Beijing. Only, unlike the city felines looking back at us through cramped pet shop windows of swanky malls, the roof cats own the skies.
The term ‘gender bias’ is thrown around quite a lot, in schools, workplaces, and the sporting arena… but what exactly does it mean, and how does it affect our children?
Thousands of others flooded Twitter to complain that they were unable to access their scores, as College Board’s servers were again crashing. To add insult to injury, most scores have also been also dramatically lower than expected.
A key resource for new parents these days is listening to podcasts, where parents, past, and present, share their experiences. It’s where personal experiences become a collective learning experience.
For many foreigners (and locals, for that matter) the ayi industry is shrouded in mystery. What exactly does an ayi do? How much should you pay her? What are reasonable working hours? We answer these questions and more…