Where are the largest cities in the world?
The number of people who live in a city is surprisingly hard to work out. That's partly because populations shift…
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The rise of branded schools
Leading British private schools have launched overseas outposts everywhere from Thailand to Dubai. But do these 'branded schools' retain the…
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Which US cities have seen the biggest growth in prime property prices?
The US prime property market has largely recovered from the impact of the pandemic, but data supplied shows some cities…
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How can cities improve air pollution after Covid-19?
Air pollution levels are emerging on migration checklists as quality of life competes with financial factors in the post-pandemic green…
By“You need to leave home three hours in advance”: On the reality of commuting in Beijing
Sihui Station. One of the busiest subway station in central Beijing. A train comes. People all stop checking their cellphones,…
ByBeijing’s mass eviction programme is leaving workers out in the cold
As the sub-zero temperature of the Beijing winter closes in, tens of thousands of the city’s migrants are being suddenly…
ByBricking up Beijing: Could the end of the hutong mean the end of street life in the Chinese capital?
On 1 June, Rain Xiao looked in horror as the ominous threat to her business materialised over night in the…
ByThe forgotten history of Beijing’s first Forbidden City – and the dynasty that founded it
An ancient site rooted in the heart of modern Beijing, the Forbidden City is one of China’s most famous attractions.…
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