While the weather has been a little unpredictable of late, when the sun does shine and you’re looking for a spot of alfresco dining or drinking, there is no shortage of stunning rooftops and terraces here in Beijing. To kick off this series, we're going to take a look at some of the rooftops and terraces situated around the Sanlitun and Gongti area, so grab your sunglasses and go...

Qingming Festival 2025: 3-Day Holiday with No Makeup Work Days 📅 March 13, 2025 | 📰 Source: GuideinChnExpat Good news for everyone planning ahead! According to the official 2025 holiday schedule, Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) will be observed from April 4 to April 6, 2025. That’s a full three-day holiday — and the best part? There will be no makeup working days....

Chinese Learning Series – Classes 5 to 10 Welcome back! In this part of our series, we’ll cover Classes 5 to 10, focusing on practical topics like shopping, transport, weather, time, family, and hobbies. Class 5: Shopping and Money 这个多少钱？ (Zhè ge duōshǎo qián?) – How much is this? 太贵了 (tài guì le) – Too expensive 便宜一点 (piányi...

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has released a new regulation on managing and reporting cybersecurity incidents. The rules, which will come into effect on November 1, 2025, aim to strengthen China’s defenses against the growing threat of cyberattacks. What the Regulation Covers The new rules define the scope of incidents that must be reported, who is responsible for...

Chinese Learning – Class 1: Greetings and Introductions Welcome to our Chinese learning series! In this first class, we’ll focus on the basics: greetings and introductions. 👋 Common Greetings 你好 (nǐ hǎo) – Hello 早上好 (zǎoshang hǎo) – Good morning 晚上好 (wǎnshàng hǎo) – Good evening 再见 (zàijiàn) – Goodbye 🙋 Introducing Yourself...