Top News: 10 Popular Posts You May Have Missed

Too busy unplugging yourself from Internet and taking a respite from the digital world this summer?  Here's a quick synopsis of the Top 10 posts from July and August, in case you missed them:

1. Peking Man: The Butterfly Effect George Ding contemplates traffic congestion in this enthralling narrative.

2. New Chinese Visa Categories Introduced What are S and Q visas? We break down the new visa categories and other updates.

3. China Welcomes Foreigners? This Map Suggests Otherwise A map on the Washington Post indicated that China was one of the world's most unreceptive nations when it comes to welcoming foreingers. Are they right?

4. Favoring the Foreigners: Do Laowai Have it Easier in China Than Waidiren? A translated Chinese video bluntly points out the contrasting living standards between foreigners and Chinese nationals who aren't from Beijing.

5. Beijing Breakfast: Have You Tried These Five Foods? Tired of overpriced cereal? Here are five Chinese alternatives to dig into in the morning.

6. Beijing Bathing: The City's Best Outdoor Pools It's not too late to get in some last minute sun and swimming. Here's where to do it.

7. Save Dongcheng With These Six Hipster Traps If you catch yourself smoking Zhongnanhai's, you might want to watch your back.

8. Expat Rap Video Tackles the Beijing Experience Jay Z is on to bigger and better music, but Mark Griffth and Andrew Dougherty haven't forgotten "Empire State of Mind."

9. Tired of HK? Now You Can Get Stamped in North Korea Dennis Rodman has been there so many times, we're getting a bit tired of hearing about it. But wait, now they stamp visas? We're listening...

10. No Sex in This City: The Atlantic Magazine Trashes Tiny Times The Atlantic says Tiny Times isn't a "women's film", but it did well enough in the box office to warrant a sequel.

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