Last year, in one of its periodic fits of censoriousness, the Public Security Bureau closed down all the interesting clubs in Shanghai and a good number in Beijing. No official explanation was given for the crackdown, but the authorities quietly muttered about drug use and youthful decadence getting out of hand. But, as in the West, China's youthful energy could not be held back for long. Within a week of the closures, unofficial rave parties were being held all over Shanghai and Beijing. One of those who cannot be stopped by incidents like this, is the Beijing based DJ Xiao Weng (26). He recently opened up his own club, "The Velvet Room", what he proudly calls "a new concept for Beijing's music community offering a live music lounge on weekdays and an underground dance club on weekends". New or not, fact is that his club is successful. That is why he is currently expanding to the first floor, where there used to be a karaoke bar. Last but not least he is also a teacher at the first and only DJ school on the mainland.