Chinadaily Homepage   | Home | Destination Beijing | Sports | Olympics | Photo |     2008Olympics > Road to 2008   In Depth   Mascots   Volunteers   Venues Live   Countdown   Team China   Games Schedule   Who Am I   Photo Map   Forum       Previous Page Next Page     Less spitting reflects improving civilization Less spitting in public places reflected that citizens in the 2008 Olympic Games host city are paying more "civilized " in the run-up for the Games, said a government official here on Wednesday.       Beijing Party members elect new leadership The 10th congress of the 16th Beijing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opened on Thursday with the attendance of 731 of the 758 deputies.       Beijing confirms 1st dengue fever case this year Beijing has detected the first dengue fever case of the year, the city's health authorities confirmed on Thursday.       Police begins Olympic security training China's armed policemen held an exercise at an army base in Beijing Wednesday, signaling the beginning of full-scale security training for next year's Olympic games.       Beijing launches non-emergency hotline Beijing opened a hotline on Tuesday to receive non-emergency calls relating to all aspects of public services.       A chance to talk to Olympic officials       A chance to talk to Olympic officials       Beijing power load to increase by 20 pct Beijing's maximum power load in this summer will reach about 13 million kilowatts, up 20 percent over the same period last year.       Olympic extension under construction Labourers work at the construction site for the Olympic extension of the Beijing underground system May 13, 2007. More than 10,000 labourers are working to finish 52 new stations and 87 km (54 miles) of tracks that will bring the total length of the subway in Beijing to 300 km (186 miles) and is expected to be finished several months before the start of the 2008 Olympic Games.[Reuters]       Police to bring arrogance under arrest Beijing police officers are being warned to tame their reputedly arrogant behavior or risk facing the penalties under a new code of conduct.       Morning exercise in Beijing A couple dances in the park surrounding the Temple of Heaven in Beijing May 11, 2007. Local residents flock to the park in the early morning hours for all kinds of sports and social activities. [Reuters]       Beijing mayor frowns on braggart billboards Beijing's mayor has expressed disapproval of outdoor advertisements that promote luxury and indulgence, saying they undermine the goal of maintaining harmony between the rich and the poor.           Previous Page Next Page