Hollywood Reporter calls the image a “photo leak” — though it’s as likely to have been planted by a publicist — and explains: It is not clear whether Robert Downey Jr is in that armor – the Chinese blogosphere have been abuzz with speculation about his presence on set ever since filming in Beijing began... Read more »
(Image by Katie) The whole gang will be at Great Leap Brewing starting around 3 pm today. Apologies in advance if we miss any big Sunday news. Carl Setzer, joint owner, took some time to answer our questions, notably why he would open his reputable establishment to ruffians like ourselves. Don’t go so hard on... Read more »
For the last three or more years, rumor’s swirled over “restoration” plans in the Drum and Bell (Gulou) neighborhood to create a large plaza or “Time Cultural City.” It looks like the local government and developers are finally going forward with it. Here’s AFP’s latest report on the subject, which actually gives a date: Notices... Read more »
Let’s tap the keg at 3:30. I know I promised free beers to folks, but please do me this favor if you’re taking me up on the offer: like our Facebook page before 5 pm today 11 am tomorrow. We need an idea for supply purposes, which are limited on the free stuff. (Image by Katie)
Changes are afoot at Beijing Cream. Specifically, we’ve outgrown our current site design, a relatively minimalist theme called Chunk, and very soon we’ll be rolling out our new look with its nifty features. I’ll save the details for later, but suffice to say it’ll enable us to do much more with the space here. To... Read more »
Ed’s note: The one you’ve been waiting for: The Good Doctor follows more than 100 merry Santas during the December 8 Beijing SantaCon. What is the collective noun for Santas? I’m not exactly sure, but we definitely need one after this. The music is Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, performed by the Tracson 5. Previously: Behind the Scenes... Read more »
Someone actually got a fine for jaywalking in Beijing recently. Nineteen someones, in fact. Via Sohu (which has more hilarious photos): “On the morning of December 11, 2012, at Huizhong Road in Chaoyang District, traffic cops rectified Chinese-style street-crossing, 19 pedestrians who ran a red light respectively ‘ate’ a 10-yuan fine.” But will the fine deter... Read more »
If our faith in humanity is to be restored, we can do worse than starting here. On Saturday at about 9 pm, a man fell onto the tracks at Sihui station on Beijing’s Subway Line 1. With a train rumbling down the tunnel, passengers rushed to the edge of the platform — “almost in unison,... Read more »
A not-in-my-backyard-type protest took place yesterday in our fair city, featuring about 300 demonstrators in Chaoyang District who didn’t like that a proposed high-speed rail connecting Beijing and Shenyang would run so close to their homes. People’s Daily reports that Shenyang officials have been eagerly anticipating the start of construction since the plan was publicized on... Read more »
Thanks to everyone who came out tonight for the Beijinger’s Super Quiz to benefit Ping An Medical Foster Home. The event raised 28,000 yuan last year, and I’m sure the Beijinger will be around soon to tell you how we did this time around. Congratulations to the winners, Girls with Low Self-Esteem, pictured above (host Jonathan White... Read more »
