Thirty Days in Beijing: An International Buyer’s Notes on Settling In On his thirtieth day in Beijing, Mark finally had his daily life in order. As a European buyer preparing for long-term sourcing, he had worried less… Read more
Running a Stall at Hongqiao: An Italian Woman’s Pearl Boutique Sophia, from Italy, is a young foreign stallholder at Hongqiao Market. During a trip to Beijing two years ago, she was captivated by the gentle luste… Read more
A Morning Run at the Temple of Heaven and Afternoon Tea at Hongqiao: A Beijing Weekend Amy, a Canadian working in Beijing, has a favorite weekend routine: an early-morning run at the Temple of Heaven among ancient cypresses and birdsong… Read more
School, Healthcare, and Daily Life: One Expat Family’s Experience in Beijing When Mr. Kim and Ms. Lee, a South Korean couple, settled in Beijing with their two children, they worried about school enrollment, healthcare, and ev… Read more
From “Hello” to Business Partners: Learning Chinese at Hongqiao Three years ago, Brazilian businessman Carlos knew only two Chinese phrases: “hello” and “too expensive.” Today, he can bargain and chat about everyd… Read more
