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Shanxi Crime Ring Charged with Stealing Over 4,000 Corpses

Aug 12, 2024 | thatsmags.com | Yinmai O'Connor

Allegations have emerged that a Chinese crime ring has stolen more than 4,000 corpses from crematoriums and medical laboratories to use their bones for dental grafts. A medical college and three funeral homes have also been accused of selling corpses to the crime ring.
Kamal Harris’ VP Pick Tim Walz’s China Connection

Aug 9, 2024 | thatsmags.com | Yinmai O'Connor

On Tuesday, US presidential candidate Kamala Harris selected Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate. The 60-year-old was a history teacher and football coach before he began his political career, during which he presided over one of the most productive legislative periods in Minnesota’s history.
RMB and Pets on the Rise While Marriages Decline

Aug 7, 2024 | thatsmags.com | Yinmai O'Connor

RMBImage via AiOn Monday morning, onshore RMB reached its strongest level since January 2 at 7.1150 per dollar and was up to 7.1365 by noon local time. This comes amidst fears of a recession in the US caused by weak labor data. Wall Street has been reeling as a result and the Dow and S&P 500 closed out Monday at their worst day since 2022. PetsImage via ChinaDailyBy the end of the year, the number of pets in China is likely to surpass that of infants.
Fusion: All-In-One Restaurant, Rooftop Bar & Club

Aug 5, 2024 | thatsmags.com | Yinmai O'Connor

The PlaceFusion Restaurant & Bar is located on the rooftop of The Box – the trendy new shopping center in Chaoyang. Fusion aspires to be both a great dining location and an epic party destination. The combo restaurant, bar and club is run by George Zhou and Jo Wee. Zhou has run a number of restaurant bars in the city, including 1st café, George's, Q-Bar, 709 bar, and Touch. Wee – who is from Singapore – has 20 years of F&B experience working in five-star hotels and private dining clubs.
Berlin Bites: Delicious Döners & the Best Wurst in Beijing

Aug 2, 2024 | thatsmags.com | Yinmai O'Connor

The PlaceBerlin Biteswas founded by two German F&B veterans who saw a gap in Beijing’s food market: there was no place to get authentic döner kebab. El-mar Bengal and Sascha Sommerschuh set out to remedy this after being introduced by a friend at a club “because they are both German.”They got to talking and decided to bring Berlin-style street food with its Turkish flair to the streets of Beijing.
'Live Streamer' Added to China's List of Official Professions

Aug 1, 2024 | thatsmags.com | Yinmai O'Connor

On Wednesday, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security announced that 19 new professions were being added to the list of those that are officially recognized in China. Live streamers and smart car test drivers were among the new additions. Other professions that reflect newly emerging industries, such as artificial intelligence system application specialist, were also added.
Good or Bad? China's National Cyberspace ID Initiative

Jul 31, 2024 | thatsmags.com | Yinmai O'Connor

Last week, the Chinese government proposed a cyberspace ID that in theory would protect personal information and safeguard data security.
In-Between: Sanlitun's Hidden Gem for Healthy Yunnan Fusion Food

Jul 30, 2024 | thatsmags.com | Yinmai O'Connor

The PlaceSanlitun is one of the busiest hubs in Beijing for shopping, dining and entertainment. However, the towering malls and hotels can make us forget there are still pleasant nooks to find amidst the shopping centers. In-between (Zhijian) is such a place – hidden in a small alley just north of Workers Stadium.
Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc Across China

Jul 30, 2024 | thatsmags.com | Yinmai O'Connor

In less than 20 hours, heavy rainfall in Hunan breached three river dikes and forced the evacuation of thousands of people. Super typhoon Gaemi has caused the Juan and Xiang rivers to surge and leave many of the surrounding villages underwater. State media has reported that water levels reached record highs and have strained emergency response services.
CBD Gets Desperate as Rents Decline by 20-30%

Jul 29, 2024 | thatsmags.com | Yinmai O'Connor

Beijing’s central business district (CBD) has suffered several large-scale departures, and the space rented in office buildings in the city center has declined by as much as 30% in the last year alone. At 18%, Beijing’s overall office vacancy rate is now the highest out of China’s first-tier cities. According to the China Real Estate Information Corp (CRIC), rent prices fell by 3.7% in the last quarter as a result.