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Who knows what it is about spicy hotness that attracts us – though it’s been likened to the same thrill-seeking behavior as watching horror movies – but whatever the case may be, once our tongue’s gotten its butt kicked and our lips are set aflame, at some point, we seek relief. The go-to solution tends to be a glass of milk or yogurt to help wash away spicy compounds whether they be water- or fat-soluble. But the contestants at this year’s competition will be having a bit more fun with it by relieving the spice (only once they’ve been eliminated, of course!) with KWV’s Wild Afr...

Census: Beijings Foreign Population Dips May 12, 2021 3:30 pm | Add a comment | 67 reads The release of China’s census data has been making headlines around the world. While most outlets have focused on the country’s slow population growth, we couldn’t help but draw our attention to a certain demographic – foreigners living in Beijing. Despite the census being conducted after many foreigners had fled due to the coronavirus outbreak, overall, the number of foreigners in China has grown significantly since the 2010 census, landing at over 800...

A Semi-Comprehensive List of Beijing Supermarkets May 4, 2021 11:30 am | 12 comments | 23255 reads Beijing has supermarkets galore! But where to go and how to find them? Below is a roundup of the supermarkets and food markets dotted around the city, a list born out of the mantra that peace is found when you know where to go for your weekly shop. Don’t be fooled though, in Beijing you'll usually need to go to a few different supermarkets to get everything you need.  This Chinese supermarket chain has almost anything you might desire. It help...

We're getting so close to the 2021 Hot & Spicy Fest!

Iron Will, Iron Stomach: Calling All Brave Souls for our Annual Chili Pepper Eating Competition May 3, 2021 6:42 pm | Add a comment | 98 reads It's that time of year again: when Beijing's spiciest citizens duke it out by stuffing the vegetable kingdom’s most brutal member into their mouths, purely for citywide bragging rights and piles o’ swag. Come one, come all to witness the spectacle that is The Beijinger’s 2021 Chili Pepper Eating Contest! This will be our 10 th year of the contest, which never fails to be the marquee event at our Ho...