J Boyce | Posting from China since 2005

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

This looks intriguing... and timely.

"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. wine-searcher.com/m/2026/04/mars…

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

@beijingboyce Beijing looks great in the spring (and fall) seasons.

Spring mornings in Beijing. 6 AMish in Sanlitun... #sanlitun #beijing #beijinglife

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

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

@beijingboyce Yes. They have a wine menu. They said if the wines are not on the menu but see them on display, that means they are for display only.

Moya wine bistro in Yinchuan Ningxia last night. They have interesting wines on display but they can't sell them cuz they are not on the menu.. but pretty much everything I wanted to try were sold out 🤣🤣 #StoryOfMyLife 宁夏银川市 宁夏回族自治区 寧夏ネイカ

If aliens are really are out there, then it's time to act: #IranWar‌ #NoNukes youtu.be/aMVMsHJAZ1s?si…

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

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..." finance.yahoo.com/news/why-warre…

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.

Beijing Spring | Liangma River Sleeping in the sun, swimming in the river, enjoying post-lunch walks... #liangmariver #beijing #beijinglife

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

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. grapewallofchina.com/2026/03/29/dro…

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

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

@beijingboyce Was the Bob Dylan after party at Mix or Vic's?

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. abc.net.au/news/2011-05-1… #flashbackfriday #bobdylan #beijing

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." thewirechina.com/open-positions/

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." wsj.jobs/singapore-sgp/…

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