China has updated the Public Security Administration Punishment Law. The changes take effect on January 1, 2026 and bring stronger penalties for common public-order issues that affect daily life. This guide explains the key points in clear, simple language. Category: Guides & Tips • Reading time: 5–6 mins • Effective from: Jan 1, 2026 What changed The revised law...

In other cities, midnight is a polite cough telling you it’s time to go home. In Shenzhen, it’s the moment the city leans in, winks, and says: “Sit down, this is where it gets interesting.” The malls roll down their shutters like a theatre ending its matinée show — and outside, the streets immediately start the late-night premiere, with a bigger cast, a...

Today we're continuing our journey exploring rooftops and terraces in Beijing, and after looking at ones around Sanlitun, the hutongs, and the Liangma River, we're now turning our attention to the CBD. Xun Terrace The newest place on this list, Xun Terrace only opened up earlier this year. Hidden away on the 25th floor of an office building near the Kerry Centre, here you...

Talking About Daily Activities Welcome to Class 4 of our Chinese learning series! In this lesson, we’ll focus on how to talk about daily activities in Chinese. These are useful phrases you can use right away in everyday life. 🕘 Morning Activities 起床 (qǐ chuáng) – Wake up / Get up 刷牙 (shuā yá) – Brush teeth 洗脸 (xǐ liǎn) – Wash face 吃早饭 (chī zǎo...

Just as important as saying hello is knowing how to say goodbye. In Chinese, the most common phrase is 再见 (Zàijiàn), which literally means “see you again.” 👋 Common Ways to Say Goodbye 再见 (Zàijiàn) — Goodbye / See you again 拜拜 (Bàibài) — Bye-bye (casual, borrowed from English) 回头见 (Huítóu jiàn)...