Beijing News You Might Have Missed this Week, Sep 4
Beijing is a happening city! Don't miss a thing with our weekend roundup of the latest news.
Buh-bye, public bikes: Beijing’s public bike system, used primarily by the city’s high-functioning geriatric community, has finally succumbed to pressure from commercial share-bikes. The city announced that all such bikes and their stations in inner districts will be retired, thus making much needed room pedestrians – or for more commercial sharebike parking.
Road closure reminder: Several roads in the Olympic Park area will be closed to pedestrians and vehicles this week. See the map below.
Cats stay loyal to Gongti: Workers' Stadium has been under renovation for a year now, but it’s not just football fans awaiting its return. According to “Aunty Tang,” who has been caring the cats who have made a home of stadium since 2017, the feline community never left the grounds – though they have been saddened to see their home flattened. Since then, Aunty Tang has recruited a team to capture cats in need of medical attention for treatment, as well as to spay and neuter them. But dozens of cats remain on the plot, awaiting rescue. Those looking to get involved or adopt can contact the account who broke this story, WeChat ID: bjzhuchang.
Popular mall fined SKP mall faced a hefty fine of more than RMB 4,370,000 this week as it was revealed that they had been overcharging their stores for electricity.
Best of the blog:
- Don't miss out on the Universal Hype! With tickets going on sale Sep 14, you'll want to check out our land-by-land reviews.
- Ever think of switching from coffee to tea? Be sure to study up on the full spectrum of leaves.
- Stay fit this fall with this roundup of weekly workouts around town.
- Whether you're single or committed, everyone needs a reposit of good date spots.
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Images: Hxnews, Beijing Daily, Beijing Zhuchang
