“A Vintage Whine: Beijing’s Bad Air Days,” The Beijinger
We were certainly not the first to complain about Beijing's pollution. New post for The Beijinger looking at vintage observations on the city's often troubling air quality. [Read More...]
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Interview: “What do people look for when they come to Beijing?” Radio Beijing AM774
The final installment of my conversation with Bruce Connolly of Radio Beijing AM774. What do people want to see when they come to Beijing? Do international visitors and domestic tourists expect different things when visiting the capital? [Read More...]
“Over 75 Percent of Historic Residences in Beijing Fail Preservation Standards,” The Beijinger
A recent study found less than 25% of historic residences in Beijing met official preservation standards. [Read More...]
“Over 1000 ancient tombs discovered at construction site in Tongzhou,” The Beijinger
New post for The Beijinger on the recent discovery of several tombs and other historic sites in the eastern suburb of Tongzhou. [Read More...]
Interview: “From leading tours in Beijing to taking groups to Pyongyang,” Radio Beijing AM774
My conversation with Bruce Connolly of Radio Beijing AM774 on leading walks in Beijing and my recent experience leading a trip to Pyongyang for Koryo Tours. [Read More...]
Interview: “Beijing – from low-rise to high-rise,” Radio Beijing AM774
My conversation with Bruce Connolly of Radio Beijing AM774 on Beijing's urban development, exploring the city and its history, and leading educational walks through Beijing's streets and alleyways. [Read More...]
“Re-repeating History’s Mistakes,” Here! Dongguan
Far too often, humans are reminded of historical parallels to current crises that could have been avoided. War is repetitive, but is it necessary? The past may just be the best indicator of the future. [Read More...]
“Legal History on Display at the China Court Museum,” The Beijinger
New post for The Beijinger on my visit to the recently opened China Court Museum. [Read More...]
“Long Road to Abolition,” The World of Chinese
My new post for The World of Chinese on the legal, social, and cultural barriers to ending China’s forced labor tradition. [Read More...]
“Special Exhibitions at the Capital Museum Highlight Beijing’s Imperial Past,” The Beijinger
The Capital Museum has always been one of my favorite museums in Beijing. Two new exhibits this month featuring Beijing's imperial past make this a perfect time to visit. [Read More...]
John Pomfret’s new book already feels a bit dated
Looking at excerpts from John Pomfret's new book The Beautiful Country and the Middle Kingdom, there seem to be assumptions and interpretations which are decades out of date. [Read More...]
“On the Future of Nanluogu Xiang,” The Beijinger
Several sections of popular Beijing hutong Nanluogu Xiang are closed this month for "renovations." In my latest post for the Beijinger, I reflect on the past, present, and future of the neighborhood. [Read More...]
“The Ghost of Stone Tiger Hutong: A Beijing Halloween Tale,” The Beijinger
Is it possible that even in the neon canyons of Xidan, spirits of Beijing's imperial past still lurk? A Halloween-inspired post for The Beijinger blog. [Read More...]
“A Tale of Two Brothers,” The World of Chinese
The emperor called two brothers into his chambers. Only one would be named heir to the empire. [Read More...]
“Modern Structures to be Demolished, New Areas Opened to the Public at the Forbidden City,” The Beijinger
Updates on the removal of modern structures and the opening of new areas to the public at The Forbidden City. My latest post for The Beijinger. [Read More...]