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Follow our Chinese edition, theBeijinger中文版, on WeChat. JM Cafe is a bright and airy space that evokes some serious “living room” vibes. It's with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of day two of the Hot & Spicy Festival. Bread And Butter: Beijing Bakeries Worth Waking Up Early For! IMPERIALISM, OPIUM, AND NATIONALISM: A WALK AND …TRANSLATE THIS PAGE Imperialism, Opium, and Nationalism: A Walk and Discussion at the Old Summer Palace. Date: Saturday, June 19th Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: 300 RMB, (260 RMB for members of The Hutong) includes all admission costs, guide fees, and tips. The Old Summer Palace was the original site of three imperial gardens, including the Yuanmingyuan. PANORAMA BRINGS CREPES BACK TO SANLITUN, ALONG WITH AN Panorama Brings Crepes Back to Sanlitun, Along with an Impressive First Floor View. French cuisine in Beijing has come a long way since Crepanini first opened its beloved window shop at Nali Patio, but since that counter closed in 2018 there’s been a crepe-shaped hole in the heart of the neighborhood. Now, Crepanini founder Jean-Baptiste has
A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF WHERE YOU CAN GET TESTED FOR COVID A Comprehensive List of Where You Can Get Tested for COVID-19 in Beijing. Beijing's second wave of infections is here and so is the ramping up of testing. As of Jun 17, all people leaving Beijing are required to provide proof of a negative nucleic acid test within seven days of travel, meaning that centers are likely to be clogged with people
STILL NO VAX? HERE’S A WAITING LIST ANY CHAOYANGER CAN Vaccines took a while to get to foreigners in Beijing, but now that the process has begun it seems to be moving quicker than a hutong weasel. In fact, the latest surveys in the Beijinger’s Safe & Sane WeChat groups indicate that at least 40 percent of foreigners in the capital have already received their first shot.. However, with the process currently relying largely on pop-up facilities at A NEW PAGE FOR PAGE ONE: OPENINGS, CLOSINGS, AND If you've walked through Sanlitun in the past couple of weeks, you may have been shocked to see Page One's windows plastered over with white and orange decals and its door firmly shut. PLASTIC STRAW BAN: GOOD FOR TURTLES, BAD FOR MILK TEA Plastic Straw Ban: Good for Turtles, Bad for Milk Tea. It's been a little more than three months since Beijing's new plastic ban was officially implemented, and while most of the capital's tea shops have replaced plastic straws with paper ones, which – yay for the environment! – the move has been met with vehement opposition from consumers
WHO WILL BE AT THE 2021 HOT & SPICY FEST? THESE VENDORS These Vendors Will Be! We're getting so close to the 2021 Hot & Spicy Fest! That being the case, spice lovers are beginning to ask: Who will be whipping up the mouth-burning goodies at the fest? Well, look no further, as we have here the list of vendors who will be in attendance! Think you know these bars and restaurants already? 10 OF THE BEST FOOD BLOGGERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD International Foodie Weekend is just around the corner (August 13-14 at Sanlitun Soho) and we can’t be more excited! We hope you’re ready because your food journey of over 20 different countries is about to commence. But before we get started, get your foodie passport ready and pick up a thing or two about the cuisines traversing each region.
HOW TO TRANSFER MONEY OUT OF CHINA THE LEGAL WAY Transferring money out of China on a work visa means you can only transfer money out for salary that has been taxed. You will also need your employer to provide you with the original labor contract, a letter stating the purpose of the international transfer and your monthly salary, going to the tax bureau and getting a statment showing your paid taxes for the last 6 months to a year. THE BEIJINGER
Follow our Chinese edition, theBeijinger中文版, on WeChat. JM Cafe is a bright and airy space that evokes some serious “living room” vibes. It's with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of day two of the Hot & Spicy Festival. Bread And Butter: Beijing Bakeries Worth Waking Up Early For! IMPERIALISM, OPIUM, AND NATIONALISM: A WALK AND …TRANSLATE THIS PAGE Imperialism, Opium, and Nationalism: A Walk and Discussion at the Old Summer Palace. Date: Saturday, June 19th Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: 300 RMB, (260 RMB for members of The Hutong) includes all admission costs, guide fees, and tips. The Old Summer Palace was the original site of three imperial gardens, including the Yuanmingyuan. PANORAMA BRINGS CREPES BACK TO SANLITUN, ALONG WITH AN Panorama Brings Crepes Back to Sanlitun, Along with an Impressive First Floor View. French cuisine in Beijing has come a long way since Crepanini first opened its beloved window shop at Nali Patio, but since that counter closed in 2018 there’s been a crepe-shaped hole in the heart of the neighborhood. Now, Crepanini founder Jean-Baptiste has
A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF WHERE YOU CAN GET TESTED FOR COVID A Comprehensive List of Where You Can Get Tested for COVID-19 in Beijing. Beijing's second wave of infections is here and so is the ramping up of testing. As of Jun 17, all people leaving Beijing are required to provide proof of a negative nucleic acid test within seven days of travel, meaning that centers are likely to be clogged with people
STILL NO VAX? HERE’S A WAITING LIST ANY CHAOYANGER CAN Vaccines took a while to get to foreigners in Beijing, but now that the process has begun it seems to be moving quicker than a hutong weasel. In fact, the latest surveys in the Beijinger’s Safe & Sane WeChat groups indicate that at least 40 percent of foreigners in the capital have already received their first shot.. However, with the process currently relying largely on pop-up facilities at A NEW PAGE FOR PAGE ONE: OPENINGS, CLOSINGS, AND If you've walked through Sanlitun in the past couple of weeks, you may have been shocked to see Page One's windows plastered over with white and orange decals and its door firmly shut. PLASTIC STRAW BAN: GOOD FOR TURTLES, BAD FOR MILK TEA Plastic Straw Ban: Good for Turtles, Bad for Milk Tea. It's been a little more than three months since Beijing's new plastic ban was officially implemented, and while most of the capital's tea shops have replaced plastic straws with paper ones, which – yay for the environment! – the move has been met with vehement opposition from consumers
WHO WILL BE AT THE 2021 HOT & SPICY FEST? THESE VENDORS These Vendors Will Be! We're getting so close to the 2021 Hot & Spicy Fest! That being the case, spice lovers are beginning to ask: Who will be whipping up the mouth-burning goodies at the fest? Well, look no further, as we have here the list of vendors who will be in attendance! Think you know these bars and restaurants already? 10 OF THE BEST FOOD BLOGGERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD International Foodie Weekend is just around the corner (August 13-14 at Sanlitun Soho) and we can’t be more excited! We hope you’re ready because your food journey of over 20 different countries is about to commence. But before we get started, get your foodie passport ready and pick up a thing or two about the cuisines traversing each region.
HOW TO TRANSFER MONEY OUT OF CHINA THE LEGAL WAY Transferring money out of China on a work visa means you can only transfer money out for salary that has been taxed. You will also need your employer to provide you with the original labor contract, a letter stating the purpose of the international transfer and your monthly salary, going to the tax bureau and getting a statment showing your paid taxes for the last 6 months to a year. THESE ARE THE NEW BEIJING VENUES THAT DARED TO OPEN DURING Despite the city’s efforts to subsidize small businesses, a fair share of Beijing’s restaurants and bars were not fortunate enough to power through the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, the opening of new venues in their place proves that the capital’s F&B scene certainly won’t be knocked down without getting up again. HIT THE ROAD: THE BEST LONGER CYCLING ROUTES AROUND Tanzhe Si. Approximate distance: 80km loop. Tanzhe Si Temple is famed amongst Beijing’s cycling population as one of the classic out-of-town routes, and riders have been riding there for decades. In early 2020, the new Shougang Bridge at the end of Chang'an Jie was opened up as part of the Winter Olympic works in the area, a development that
SIDE STREET RETURNS TOMORROW, BIGGER, BETTER, AND BURGERER 1 day ago · After taking the gold in the Beijinger’s Burger Cup last year, Jiaodaokou bar Side Street set its sights on expansion, slinging its burgers at BBB and setting up a waimai outpost in Wangjing. But now, they’re finally taking things back home with a long-planned slew of renovations at their flagship location that includes extending the venue’s space into the room next door. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IF YOUR VISA EXTENSION IS ABOUT TO It’s now coming on two months since the 60-day visa extension policy was announced, which allowed foreigners to stick it out in China rather than return home during the COVID-19 crisis. That also means the initial automatic extension is due to expire soon for many, leading to confusion and anxiety as visa holders scramble to secure flights out of China before the expiration date. BEIJING HOTSPOTS CLOSED FOR THIS MONTH, TRAFFIC RESTICTED It's summertime in Beijing! But this summer may be a bit different than usual, at least for the next month or so, as national celebrations will mean that certain major landmarks will BE SPIRITED AWAY TO THE WORLD OF STUDIO GHIBLI AT THE If you've ever been to Tokyo, you'll more than likely have heard of and weighed up going to the perennially popular Ghibli Museum Mitaka. Whether you had the foresight to book your coveted ticket ahead of time is another matter entirely. TRENDING IN BEIJING: STOLEN MELONS, HEROIC CAT RESUCE 1 day ago · Who stole my watermelons? A Watermelon farmer by the name of Hou woke up to find two giant holes on the rooftop in his greenhouse on a Saturday morning only to find that almost 400 watermelons had gone missing. Saddened by the theft, the farmer said that he treats the watermelon crop even better than his own kids. Hou told local media outlets that the thieves would break REVINYLIZE YOUR COLLECTION DURING RECORD STORE DAY AT I can’t remember the last time I saw a CD player. This was my first thought as I was rummaging through mildewy piles of records at a local vinyl shop last week where I picked up the 1981 Annie movie soundtrack for RMB 40 (a steal!). MAY WAS THE BEST MONTH ON RECORD FOR BEIJING'S AIR 1 day ago · Look up into Beijing's sky recently and see something unusual? Yes, those are clouds against the backdrop of a blue, blue sky: puffy ones, streaky ones, rippling ones, rolling ones. ZONGZI WRAPUP ROUND 1: FANCY HOTEL RICE DUMPLINGS Dragon Boat Festival is coming up, and for those of you who weren’t aware yet, Monday, Jun 14 is a public holiday which either means no work (or getting paid double). THE BEIJINGER
Follow our Chinese edition, theBeijinger中文版, on WeChat. JM Cafe is a bright and airy space that evokes some serious “living room” vibes. It's with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of day two of the Hot & Spicy Festival. Bread And Butter: Beijing Bakeries Worth Waking Up Early For! PANORAMA BRINGS CREPES BACK TO SANLITUN, ALONG WITH AN Panorama Brings Crepes Back to Sanlitun, Along with an Impressive First Floor View. French cuisine in Beijing has come a long way since Crepanini first opened its beloved window shop at Nali Patio, but since that counter closed in 2018 there’s been a crepe-shaped hole in the heart of the neighborhood. Now, Crepanini founder Jean-Baptiste has
A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF WHERE YOU CAN GET TESTED FOR COVIDBEIJING CLASSIFIEDSTHE BEIJINGER CORONATHE BEIJINGER EMPLOYMENTTHE BEIJINGER JOBSTHE BEIJINGER NEWS A Comprehensive List of Where You Can Get Tested for COVID-19 in Beijing. Beijing's second wave of infections is here and so is the ramping up of testing. As of Jun 17, all people leaving Beijing are required to provide proof of a negative nucleic acid test within seven days of travel, meaning that centers are likely to be clogged with people
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The 28th Annual St. Patrick's Day Irish Ball will be held on Saturday 5th June 2021 in the luxurious surroundings of the Kempinski Hotel, Beijing Lufthansa Centre. The 'Beijing Irish Ball', as it is more commonly known, first took place in 1992, when it was the first such ball to be held within Beijing's small expat community. A NEW PAGE FOR PAGE ONE: OPENINGS, CLOSINGS, AND If you've walked through Sanlitun in the past couple of weeks, you may have been shocked to see Page One's windows plastered over with white and orange decals and its door firmly shut. EAT: CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATIONS, NEW OPENINGS FROM SUSU At Las Musas, Cinco de Mayo is a whole three-day affair. In addition to buy-one-get-one-free tacos all day on May 3-4, they're running an all-you-can-eat-and-drink brunch on the day itself (which also happens to be a holiday). Be the master of your own meal with live cooking stations and build-your-own quesadillas, nachos, tacos, and skillets. STREET EATS: WE TRIED THE POPULAR PASTRIES AT BAOSHIFU Since we were disappointed to find Daoxiangcun's cock-shaped pastry missing, we decided to head over to another popular Chinese pastry shop, Baoshifu, to satisfy our lingering craving for transcendental baked-goods. It wasn't difficult to find one given that Baoshifu has more than 22 shops all over Beijing, but getting it was more difficult getting to the pastries since every outlet usually HOW TO TRANSFER MONEY OUT OF CHINA THE LEGAL WAY Transferring money out of China on a work visa means you can only transfer money out for salary that has been taxed. You will also need your employer to provide you with the original labor contract, a letter stating the purpose of the international transfer and your monthly salary, going to the tax bureau and getting a statment showing your paid taxes for the last 6 months to a year. TAXES 101: WHEN, HOW, AND WHY YOU WOULD NEED TO FILE TAXESHOW TO PAY THE IRSPAYING YOUR TAXESTAXES PAYMENT ONLINE You need to file your own tax report if you fit any of the following criteria: You have more than one Chinese employer. You have earned income in China that was not already taxed by an employer. You have an annual income of RMB 120,000 or more. If you fall in any of these categories, you need to submit an Individual Income Tax form via the HOW TO GET A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK IN CHINA Contact your local, state, or federal government representative to obtain the criminal record report. For US citizens: if a local or state background check is sufficient, then you may go to your local police department in your last place of residence or contact the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of your state. THE BEIJINGER
Follow our Chinese edition, theBeijinger中文版, on WeChat. JM Cafe is a bright and airy space that evokes some serious “living room” vibes. It's with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of day two of the Hot & Spicy Festival. Bread And Butter: Beijing Bakeries Worth Waking Up Early For! PANORAMA BRINGS CREPES BACK TO SANLITUN, ALONG WITH AN Panorama Brings Crepes Back to Sanlitun, Along with an Impressive First Floor View. French cuisine in Beijing has come a long way since Crepanini first opened its beloved window shop at Nali Patio, but since that counter closed in 2018 there’s been a crepe-shaped hole in the heart of the neighborhood. Now, Crepanini founder Jean-Baptiste has
A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF WHERE YOU CAN GET TESTED FOR COVIDBEIJING CLASSIFIEDSTHE BEIJINGER CORONATHE BEIJINGER EMPLOYMENTTHE BEIJINGER JOBSTHE BEIJINGER NEWS A Comprehensive List of Where You Can Get Tested for COVID-19 in Beijing. Beijing's second wave of infections is here and so is the ramping up of testing. As of Jun 17, all people leaving Beijing are required to provide proof of a negative nucleic acid test within seven days of travel, meaning that centers are likely to be clogged with people
BEIJING EVENTS
The 28th Annual St. Patrick's Day Irish Ball will be held on Saturday 5th June 2021 in the luxurious surroundings of the Kempinski Hotel, Beijing Lufthansa Centre. The 'Beijing Irish Ball', as it is more commonly known, first took place in 1992, when it was the first such ball to be held within Beijing's small expat community. A NEW PAGE FOR PAGE ONE: OPENINGS, CLOSINGS, AND If you've walked through Sanlitun in the past couple of weeks, you may have been shocked to see Page One's windows plastered over with white and orange decals and its door firmly shut. EAT: CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATIONS, NEW OPENINGS FROM SUSU At Las Musas, Cinco de Mayo is a whole three-day affair. In addition to buy-one-get-one-free tacos all day on May 3-4, they're running an all-you-can-eat-and-drink brunch on the day itself (which also happens to be a holiday). Be the master of your own meal with live cooking stations and build-your-own quesadillas, nachos, tacos, and skillets. STREET EATS: WE TRIED THE POPULAR PASTRIES AT BAOSHIFU Since we were disappointed to find Daoxiangcun's cock-shaped pastry missing, we decided to head over to another popular Chinese pastry shop, Baoshifu, to satisfy our lingering craving for transcendental baked-goods. It wasn't difficult to find one given that Baoshifu has more than 22 shops all over Beijing, but getting it was more difficult getting to the pastries since every outlet usually HOW TO TRANSFER MONEY OUT OF CHINA THE LEGAL WAY Transferring money out of China on a work visa means you can only transfer money out for salary that has been taxed. You will also need your employer to provide you with the original labor contract, a letter stating the purpose of the international transfer and your monthly salary, going to the tax bureau and getting a statment showing your paid taxes for the last 6 months to a year. TAXES 101: WHEN, HOW, AND WHY YOU WOULD NEED TO FILE TAXESHOW TO PAY THE IRSPAYING YOUR TAXESTAXES PAYMENT ONLINE You need to file your own tax report if you fit any of the following criteria: You have more than one Chinese employer. You have earned income in China that was not already taxed by an employer. You have an annual income of RMB 120,000 or more. If you fall in any of these categories, you need to submit an Individual Income Tax form via the HOW TO GET A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK IN CHINA Contact your local, state, or federal government representative to obtain the criminal record report. For US citizens: if a local or state background check is sufficient, then you may go to your local police department in your last place of residence or contact the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of your state. VISITOR'S GUIDE
That's why we've curated some of our favorite food and drink, travel, event, and city exploration content to help you find your bearings and make the most of your time in Beijing, no matter how long or short. There's lots to do so strap on your mask and head out into the unknown with our up-to-date Visitor's Guide! THE BEIJINGER
the Beijinger | Blog | Beijing classifieds, forum, directory, blog, and more. May 30, 2021. Hot Maxx is a Thrift Shopper's Must-Know Grocery Store. For many Beijingers, grocery bills can take up a large chunk of their household expenses. Read more. SEATS STILL OPEN FOR DINING FOR DIVERSITY, JUNE 11 AT CHEZ 21 hours ago · Pride month has arrived! And Beijingers who are part of or ally themselves with the LGBTQ+ community will be looking for ways to celebrate – and maybe even pitch a helping hand to local efforts toward inclusion, respect, and equality. OOPS! THESE BEIJING HOTSPOTS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THIS MONTH 22 hours ago · It's summertime in Beijing! But this summer may be a bit different than usual, at least for the next month or so, as national celebrations will mean that certain major landmarks will be closed to the public for a bit. BEIJING LIGHTS: EVERY DAY A NEW YEARNING FOR LIFE This post is part of an ongoing series by the Spittoon Collective that aims to share some of the voices that make up Beijing’s 21.7 million humans. They ask: Who are these people we pass in the street every day?Who lives behind those endless walls of apartment windows? ZONGZI WRAPUP ROUND 1: FANCY HOTEL RICE DUMPLINGS 15 hours ago · Dragon Boat Festival is coming up, and for those of you who weren’t aware yet, Monday, Jun 14 is a public holiday which either means no work (or getting paid double). REVINYLIZE YOUR COLLECTION: RECORD STORE DAY AT NUGGET AND 14 hours ago · I can’t remember the last time I saw a CD player. This was my first thought as I was rummaging through mildewy piles of records at a local vinyl shop last week where I picked up the 1981 Annie movie soundtrack for RMB 40 (a steal!). VEG-JING OUT: CAKE REPUBLIC IS BRINGING VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE 1 day ago · Despite the fact that plant-based meals have largely earned their rightful place in the mainstream dining scene, vegan and gluten-free desserts still face a fair amount of skepticism at best and outright derision at worst. SUPER SIZE ME: MOVING ABROAD GAVE ME BODY ISSUES 1 day ago · It isn’t your imagination. Sizes of clothes in China are random and often smaller than foreigners are used to, to put it mildly. It’s hard not to look like an idiot when you shop if you’re holding up your Google Translate to tags, or keeping your handy-dandy international size converter chart on your home screen because every time you like a piece of clothing, you have to process it
CREATIVITY, COMMUNITY, AND TEACHABLE MOMENTS TAKE CENTER Kente & Silk is back with their fourth annual Beijing Africa Week, a series of cultural and entrepreneurial events that kicks off this Thursday, Jun 3, and runs through Sunday, Jun 13. THE BEIJINGER
Follow our Chinese edition, theBeijinger中文版, on WeChat. JM Cafe is a bright and airy space that evokes some serious “living room” vibes. It's with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of day two of the Hot & Spicy Festival. Bread And Butter: Beijing Bakeries Worth Waking Up Early For! PANORAMA BRINGS CREPES BACK TO SANLITUN, ALONG WITH AN Panorama Brings Crepes Back to Sanlitun, Along with an Impressive First Floor View. French cuisine in Beijing has come a long way since Crepanini first opened its beloved window shop at Nali Patio, but since that counter closed in 2018 there’s been a crepe-shaped hole in the heart of the neighborhood. Now, Crepanini founder Jean-Baptiste has
A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF WHERE YOU CAN GET TESTED FOR COVIDBEIJING CLASSIFIEDSTHE BEIJINGER CORONATHE BEIJINGER EMPLOYMENTTHE BEIJINGER JOBSTHE BEIJINGER NEWS A Comprehensive List of Where You Can Get Tested for COVID-19 in Beijing. Beijing's second wave of infections is here and so is the ramping up of testing. As of Jun 17, all people leaving Beijing are required to provide proof of a negative nucleic acid test within seven days of travel, meaning that centers are likely to be clogged with people
BEIJING EVENTS
The 28th Annual St. Patrick's Day Irish Ball will be held on Saturday 5th June 2021 in the luxurious surroundings of the Kempinski Hotel, Beijing Lufthansa Centre. The 'Beijing Irish Ball', as it is more commonly known, first took place in 1992, when it was the first such ball to be held within Beijing's small expat community. A NEW PAGE FOR PAGE ONE: OPENINGS, CLOSINGS, AND If you've walked through Sanlitun in the past couple of weeks, you may have been shocked to see Page One's windows plastered over with white and orange decals and its door firmly shut. EAT: CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATIONS, NEW OPENINGS FROM SUSU At Las Musas, Cinco de Mayo is a whole three-day affair. In addition to buy-one-get-one-free tacos all day on May 3-4, they're running an all-you-can-eat-and-drink brunch on the day itself (which also happens to be a holiday). Be the master of your own meal with live cooking stations and build-your-own quesadillas, nachos, tacos, and skillets. STREET EATS: WE TRIED THE POPULAR PASTRIES AT BAOSHIFU Since we were disappointed to find Daoxiangcun's cock-shaped pastry missing, we decided to head over to another popular Chinese pastry shop, Baoshifu, to satisfy our lingering craving for transcendental baked-goods. It wasn't difficult to find one given that Baoshifu has more than 22 shops all over Beijing, but getting it was more difficult getting to the pastries since every outlet usually HOW TO TRANSFER MONEY OUT OF CHINA THE LEGAL WAY Transferring money out of China on a work visa means you can only transfer money out for salary that has been taxed. You will also need your employer to provide you with the original labor contract, a letter stating the purpose of the international transfer and your monthly salary, going to the tax bureau and getting a statment showing your paid taxes for the last 6 months to a year. TAXES 101: WHEN, HOW, AND WHY YOU WOULD NEED TO FILE TAXESHOW TO PAY THE IRSPAYING YOUR TAXESTAXES PAYMENT ONLINE You need to file your own tax report if you fit any of the following criteria: You have more than one Chinese employer. You have earned income in China that was not already taxed by an employer. You have an annual income of RMB 120,000 or more. If you fall in any of these categories, you need to submit an Individual Income Tax form via the HOW TO GET A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK IN CHINA Contact your local, state, or federal government representative to obtain the criminal record report. For US citizens: if a local or state background check is sufficient, then you may go to your local police department in your last place of residence or contact the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of your state. THE BEIJINGER
Follow our Chinese edition, theBeijinger中文版, on WeChat. JM Cafe is a bright and airy space that evokes some serious “living room” vibes. It's with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of day two of the Hot & Spicy Festival. Bread And Butter: Beijing Bakeries Worth Waking Up Early For! PANORAMA BRINGS CREPES BACK TO SANLITUN, ALONG WITH AN Panorama Brings Crepes Back to Sanlitun, Along with an Impressive First Floor View. French cuisine in Beijing has come a long way since Crepanini first opened its beloved window shop at Nali Patio, but since that counter closed in 2018 there’s been a crepe-shaped hole in the heart of the neighborhood. Now, Crepanini founder Jean-Baptiste has
A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF WHERE YOU CAN GET TESTED FOR COVIDBEIJING CLASSIFIEDSTHE BEIJINGER CORONATHE BEIJINGER EMPLOYMENTTHE BEIJINGER JOBSTHE BEIJINGER NEWS A Comprehensive List of Where You Can Get Tested for COVID-19 in Beijing. Beijing's second wave of infections is here and so is the ramping up of testing. As of Jun 17, all people leaving Beijing are required to provide proof of a negative nucleic acid test within seven days of travel, meaning that centers are likely to be clogged with people
BEIJING EVENTS
The 28th Annual St. Patrick's Day Irish Ball will be held on Saturday 5th June 2021 in the luxurious surroundings of the Kempinski Hotel, Beijing Lufthansa Centre. The 'Beijing Irish Ball', as it is more commonly known, first took place in 1992, when it was the first such ball to be held within Beijing's small expat community. A NEW PAGE FOR PAGE ONE: OPENINGS, CLOSINGS, AND If you've walked through Sanlitun in the past couple of weeks, you may have been shocked to see Page One's windows plastered over with white and orange decals and its door firmly shut. EAT: CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATIONS, NEW OPENINGS FROM SUSU At Las Musas, Cinco de Mayo is a whole three-day affair. In addition to buy-one-get-one-free tacos all day on May 3-4, they're running an all-you-can-eat-and-drink brunch on the day itself (which also happens to be a holiday). Be the master of your own meal with live cooking stations and build-your-own quesadillas, nachos, tacos, and skillets. STREET EATS: WE TRIED THE POPULAR PASTRIES AT BAOSHIFU Since we were disappointed to find Daoxiangcun's cock-shaped pastry missing, we decided to head over to another popular Chinese pastry shop, Baoshifu, to satisfy our lingering craving for transcendental baked-goods. It wasn't difficult to find one given that Baoshifu has more than 22 shops all over Beijing, but getting it was more difficult getting to the pastries since every outlet usually HOW TO TRANSFER MONEY OUT OF CHINA THE LEGAL WAY Transferring money out of China on a work visa means you can only transfer money out for salary that has been taxed. You will also need your employer to provide you with the original labor contract, a letter stating the purpose of the international transfer and your monthly salary, going to the tax bureau and getting a statment showing your paid taxes for the last 6 months to a year. TAXES 101: WHEN, HOW, AND WHY YOU WOULD NEED TO FILE TAXESHOW TO PAY THE IRSPAYING YOUR TAXESTAXES PAYMENT ONLINE You need to file your own tax report if you fit any of the following criteria: You have more than one Chinese employer. You have earned income in China that was not already taxed by an employer. You have an annual income of RMB 120,000 or more. If you fall in any of these categories, you need to submit an Individual Income Tax form via the HOW TO GET A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK IN CHINA Contact your local, state, or federal government representative to obtain the criminal record report. For US citizens: if a local or state background check is sufficient, then you may go to your local police department in your last place of residence or contact the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of your state. VISITOR'S GUIDE
That's why we've curated some of our favorite food and drink, travel, event, and city exploration content to help you find your bearings and make the most of your time in Beijing, no matter how long or short. There's lots to do so strap on your mask and head out into the unknown with our up-to-date Visitor's Guide! THE BEIJINGER
the Beijinger | Blog | Beijing classifieds, forum, directory, blog, and more. May 30, 2021. Hot Maxx is a Thrift Shopper's Must-Know Grocery Store. For many Beijingers, grocery bills can take up a large chunk of their household expenses. Read more. SEATS STILL OPEN FOR DINING FOR DIVERSITY, JUNE 11 AT CHEZ 8 hours ago · Pride month has arrived! And Beijingers who are part of or ally themselves with the LGBTQ+ community will be looking for ways to celebrate – and maybe even pitch a helping hand to local efforts toward inclusion, respect, and equality. OOPS! THESE BEIJING HOTSPOTS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THIS MONTH 10 hours ago · It's summertime in Beijing! But this summer may be a bit different than usual, at least for the next month or so, as national celebrations will mean that certain major landmarks will be closed to the public for a bit. BEIJING LIGHTS: EVERY DAY A NEW YEARNING FOR LIFE This post is part of an ongoing series by the Spittoon Collective that aims to share some of the voices that make up Beijing’s 21.7 million humans. They ask: Who are these people we pass in the street every day?Who lives behind those endless walls of apartment windows? ZONGZI WRAPUP ROUND 1: FANCY HOTEL RICE DUMPLINGS 3 hours ago · Dragon Boat Festival is coming up, and for those of you who weren’t aware yet, Monday, Jun 14 is a public holiday which either means no work (or getting paid double). REVINYLIZE YOUR COLLECTION: RECORD STORE DAY AT NUGGET AND I can’t remember the last time I saw a CD player. This was my first thought as I was rummaging through mildewy piles of records at a local vinyl shop last week where I picked up the 1981 Annie movie soundtrack for RMB 40 (a steal!). VEG-JING OUT: CAKE REPUBLIC IS BRINGING VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE 1 day ago · Despite the fact that plant-based meals have largely earned their rightful place in the mainstream dining scene, vegan and gluten-free desserts still face a fair amount of skepticism at best and outright derision at worst. SUPER SIZE ME: MOVING ABROAD GAVE ME BODY ISSUES 1 day ago · It isn’t your imagination. Sizes of clothes in China are random and often smaller than foreigners are used to, to put it mildly. It’s hard not to look like an idiot when you shop if you’re holding up your Google Translate to tags, or keeping your handy-dandy international size converter chart on your home screen because every time you like a piece of clothing, you have to process it
CREATIVITY, COMMUNITY, AND TEACHABLE MOMENTS TAKE CENTER Kente & Silk is back with their fourth annual Beijing Africa Week, a series of cultural and entrepreneurial events that kicks off this Thursday, Jun 3, and runs through Sunday, Jun 13. THE BEIJINGER
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The 28th Annual St. Patrick's Day Irish Ball will be held on Saturday 5th June 2021 in the luxurious surroundings of the Kempinski Hotel, Beijing Lufthansa Centre. The 'Beijing Irish Ball', as it is more commonly known, first took place in 1992, when it was the first such ball to be held within Beijing's small expat community. A NEW PAGE FOR PAGE ONE: OPENINGS, CLOSINGS, AND If you've walked through Sanlitun in the past couple of weeks, you may have been shocked to see Page One's windows plastered over with white and orange decals and its door firmly shut. STREET EATS: WE TRIED THE POPULAR PASTRIES AT BAOSHIFU Since we were disappointed to find Daoxiangcun's cock-shaped pastry missing, we decided to head over to another popular Chinese pastry shop, Baoshifu, to satisfy our lingering craving for transcendental baked-goods. It wasn't difficult to find one given that Baoshifu has more than 22 shops all over Beijing, but getting it was more difficult getting to the pastries since every outlet usually HOW TO TRANSFER MONEY OUT OF CHINA THE LEGAL WAY Transferring money out of China on a work visa means you can only transfer money out for salary that has been taxed. You will also need your employer to provide you with the original labor contract, a letter stating the purpose of the international transfer and your monthly salary, going to the tax bureau and getting a statment showing your paid taxes for the last 6 months to a year. TAXES 101: WHEN, HOW, AND WHY YOU WOULD NEED TO FILE TAXESHOW TO PAY THE IRSPAYING YOUR TAXESTAXES PAYMENT ONLINE You need to file your own tax report if you fit any of the following criteria: You have more than one Chinese employer. You have earned income in China that was not already taxed by an employer. You have an annual income of RMB 120,000 or more. If you fall in any of these categories, you need to submit an Individual Income Tax form via the HOW TO GET A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK IN CHINA Contact your local, state, or federal government representative to obtain the criminal record report. For US citizens: if a local or state background check is sufficient, then you may go to your local police department in your last place of residence or contact the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of your state. THE BEIJINGER
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