Rants

Make Some Noise: The Visible and Not-so-Visible Dangers of Beijing’s Perpetual Din

Make Some Noise: The Visible and Not-so-Visible Dangers of Beijing’s Perpetual Din

On my death bed, I swear the most powerful sonic memory from my years in China will be that of a drill reverberating through walls and floors and burrowing its way into the reptilian part of my brain.

Rants and Jottings: October in Beijing, Heaven and/or Hell, Where's the Sauce?

Rants and Jottings: October in Beijing, Heaven and/or Hell, Where's the Sauce?

 A few thoughts as summer crash lands into fall …

Will the Authorities Slow the Out-of-Control Roll of the Bike Sharing Revolution?

Will the Authorities Slow the Out-of-Control Roll of the Bike Sharing Revolution?

Bike sharing has been one of the best things to happen to Beijing in a long time, but like any disruptive new business model, it has its problems.