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Expat Life   For the newly arrived expat, or even those who’ve been here a while, Mandarin can be a blistering stream of harsh tones and sharp consonants. While many foreigners working in China might not have the time or energy that regular Chinese classes demand, there are a number ...

INTRO: Five Years Strong

Beijing Nightlife   A half decade ago, Beijing techno godfather Weng Weng and Acupuncture Records galvanized the capital’s electronic music scene with the launch of INTRO, China’s first electronic music festival. This massive outdoor party fueled by 10,000 screaming, dancing reveler...

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New Eats   Easily spotted by the gigantic French flag-colored Eiffel Tower looming over the whole area, the new branch of Crepanini has easily become a centerpiece of the Parkview Green Food court. With what seems like a requirement for every establishment inside this extravagant ma...

Caption This Moment and Win Prizes

Win Stuff   That's right. Our ever popular print caption contest moves online. Comment below with what you think is the wittiest caption for this photo and you might win a bottle of wine from DS Wines. The winner will be announced in the mag's Beijing Seen section. Caption it by June 4&n...

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