Author: life-china

How Folk Music United Post-COVID-19 Beijing

How Folk Music United Post-COVID-19 Beijing

Posted by | Jul 16, 2022 | |

Back in May 2020, when Beijing was recovering from the first pandemic wave, Claire Courtney set about putting on the first Jing and Tonic after witnessing the devastating effects COVID-19 had on live houses and bars. It was a variety show filled with comedians, magicians, music acts and a whole lot more. The 30-year-old was working as an English teacher in China’s capital at the time and had only just started to earn her stripes in the city’s music scene after testing the water at a few open mics. While Courtney’s performance talents would come to fruition a bit...

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Shanghai Records Hottest Day Since 1873

Shanghai Records Hottest Day Since 1873

Posted by | Jul 16, 2022 | |

Shanghai's temperature reached 40.9 degrees Celsius yesterday, Wednesday, July 13 – the highest since 1873. Shanghai has been scorching for nine straight days, with yesterday the 14th high-temperature day of the year – one that goes over 35 degrees. In response, meteorological authorities issued this year's second red heatwave alert, the highest in their three-color scheme. Image via WeChat Don't expect respite from the heat any time soon, either; today's forecast high is 40 degrees. And, while the subtropical high is set to move south towards the weekend, temperatures will only drop to a still-sweltering 35 degrees. [Cover image via...

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No More Dreaded Star On China’s Travel Code App

No More Dreaded Star On China’s Travel Code App

Posted by | Jul 16, 2022 | , |

Following yesterday’s news on reduced quarantine times, China has made another big announcement related to COVID policy – this time in relation to the Travel Code app (行程卡 – the one that can turn from green to yellow or red depending on your recent travel history).  The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced at 3pm today, June 29, that the star symbol would no longer appear on the app.  Previously, users with the star on their travel codes would see a message stating that cities in their recent travel history included mid- and or high-risk areas, but that...

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The Bumpy Last Mile: Pet Interment and Its Issues in China

The Bumpy Last Mile: Pet Interment and Its Issues in China

Posted by | Sep 2, 2021 | |

Sometimes, after a long day of work, all we want is to have someone greet us when we get back home—a simple gesture that will take your fatigue away and make you feel that you are still loved by this world. Living in a metropolis floating upon so many ambitions and desires, it is hard to find the right one to share your life with. However, your life companion doesn’t have to be another human. More than 8% of Chinese people own at least one pet, and this community is continuing to grow. Many of these pet owners may...

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