J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005

Focused on China booze. Founder of Grape Wall of China wine blog and World Baijiu Day. Fan of street food, happy hour, skepticism and butter tarts.

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

The Mooncakes Cometh!

(Who knew the alien invasion would start this way?)

Wishing all my friends a most excellent Mid-Autumn Festival!

#MidAutumnFestival #MoonFestival #Beijing

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

This looks intriguing... and timely.

[Centre for Geopolitics @CamGeopolitics]

🎙️Coming soon, Explorations on War – Episode 12

Prof @wjhurst and Ron Hassner discuss the importance of understanding the religious of a country when going to war with it, and the necessity of engaging those with religious expertise

➡️ Past episodes: https://t.co/BLFx13uQL9

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

"Marselan Finds a Happy Home in China"

This relatively unknown French grape is now widely seen as the flagship variety for China.

A look at the pros and cons of Marselan.

https://t.co/9IGYEgJ8P0

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

@daniel_s_larson Favorite seasons. I like Beijing's four seasons, even if summers and winters can have some tough spots!

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

Spring mornings in Beijing. 6 AMish in Sanlitun...

#sanlitun #beijing #beijinglife

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

What are the polymarket odds Xi Jinping treats Donald Trump to some drone shows during his visit to China?

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

@BlueHeartsUWS Okay. I'm a fan of that Renyiyuan Cabernet Franc...

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

If aliens are really are out there, then it's time to act:

#IranWar‌ #NoNukes

https://t.co/nzPFV433QY

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

The great China vine unearthing: v Year of the Horse.

Each spring, vines across north China arise after being buried as protection from the dry cold winters.

Humans, machines and even horses help get them up.

Clips of clips from social media.

#wine #viticulture #chinesewine

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

Nine years since Warren Buffet appeared on Cherry Coke bottles in China.

Apparently he's a fan of said beverage, has a following here and got no compensation.

“I said it would be fine to do it for the first six months after launching the product..."

https://t.co/QjKUOw8OKy

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

Marselan, Mexican food & a cool cactus corkscrew in Beijing.

Pairing Pebbles' top-notch tacos with Ningxia Marselan wine by Soleil du Mont.

Fresh, supple, fruity, with elegant tannins and pleasing acidity.

#worldmarselanday is April 27.

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

Beijing Spring | Liangma River

Sleeping in the sun, swimming in the river, enjoying post-lunch walks...

#liangmariver #beijing #beijinglife

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

Sun. Moon. Beijing.

A few shots from the last few days. First one shows the moon over the Intercontinental Sanlitun...

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

Drops of SunGod: Michel Rolland in China

The foremost 'flying winemaker', who died this month at 78, joined COFCO--maker of GreatWall wine--in 2011 as China’s market surged.

The advice, legacy & wine--from COFCO’s Ch SunGod--of a man for the time.

https://t.co/u36ua8jl0x

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

The GOAT Beijing 7-ELEVEn snack.

Year in, year out, this three-in-one sandwich delivers.

Egg salad. Tuna salad. Ham 'n' cheese. Always tasty and always raising the same conundrum: what is the proper order for enjoying this trio?

#beijing #7eleven #beijingeats

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

@ucsrr I'm betting they were jonesing for some pub grab and headed directly to The Den...

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

Bob Dylan in Beijing.

Fifteen years next week. He played Workers Gymnasium as part of the “Never Ending Tour.”

Dylan later disputed claims that his set list was censored.

https://t.co/KAibutlMT3

#flashbackfriday #bobdylan #beijing

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

China Journalism Jobs

The Wire China seeks a staff writer. The ideal candidate has "a deep understanding of China’s economy and the country’s influence on global politics, business, labor, the environment, and financial markets."

https://t.co/GvWWFLXP9p

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

China Journalism Jobs

The Wall Street Journal seeks a China correspondent -- based in Singapore -- "to capture the dynamism but also the profound challenges that the country faces."

https://t.co/2rnOPonGcv

[J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005 @beijingboyce]

Sanlitun walkabout. A few photos from a Sunday stroll. Lots of people out and about...

#beijing #beijinglife #sanlitun