Throwback Thursday: Why The Red Undies?
Chinese New Year is all about the color red. But have you ever wondered why? Find out here!
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Throwback Thursday: How Much Hongbao To Give During CNY
How do you put a price on holiday gifts? Well, we (sort of) have a guide for that.
Throwback Thursday: What’s the Big Deal with Hairy Crab Season?
You’ve seen it all over town. Now find out why the locals are obsessed with hairy crabs.
Throwback Thursday: Back to School Cooties
COVID-19 isn’t the only illness out there. There are plenty of other illnesses that parents should be on the lookout for and tips on how to prevent them.
Throwback Thursday: Discovering Beijing’s “Bike Hunters”
Living in Beijing sometimes feels like living in the future. New industries seem to pop up (and die) overnight, along with them a whole host of jobs and occupations that never existed before.
Throwback Thursday: On Chinese Mothers-in-Law, and Raising the White Flag
Since coming to China, I’ve had lots of opportunities for cultural comparisons. Marrying a Chinese man stepped it up a notch, and having just given birth to our daughter in January, I’m witnessing a whole new level of culture clash. Enter the mother-in-law…
Throwback Thursday: When Smoking Was Banned, No Butts!
In a move that surely made a lot of Beijing families and parents happy, many outdoor areas were also made non-smoking, such as playgrounds, sports fields, areas with cultural relics, designated waiting areas, temporary large-scale outdoor activity areas, and outside maternity clinics and childrens’ hospitals.
Throwback Thursday: When Google Left China
After months of discontent between the American software giant and the Chinese government, Google decided they would rather withdraw from the market entirely than comply with local censorship regulations. Bye-bye, China!