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Black-money tricksters caught in Beijing

Two men involved in a black-money scam were captured on Nov 7 in a police set-up, Beijing authorities said yesterday.

Mirror is porn product: Police

An antiques dealer detained by officers after selling a mirror with erotic images on it has appealed to a higher court yesterday after she lost a civil case against police at Xuanwu district court.

Celebrity effect creates a stir

These days, movie stars are creating a ripple, not on silver screens, but on the Chinese stock markets.

Cafes booming not because of coffee, but space

While it is no surprise that many Beijingers have taken to coffee since foreign companies arrived on the scene nearly 10 years ago, customers are hanging out at cafes not for the coffee - but the environment.

Vets team up for pet clinic

Anthony Beck, British CEO of Dorctors Beck and Stone Pet Health Care Center in Beijing, is sitting in his UK flat more than 8,000 km away consulting with Shi Yingbin - also known as Dr Stone - about how to treat a puppy that has been hit by a car.

Wedding planners under fire

Up to 70 percent of Beijing's wedding planners engage in substandard practices and put at risk the happiest day of many couple's lives, experts say.

PhD holder jailed for selling skulls

A Chinese American with a PhD has been sentenced to 8 years jail for buying and selling human skulls.

Kidneys illegally sold online

Kidneys are being freely traded on the Internet which is functioning as a medium for sellers and the organ brokers who are gaining huge profits. Internet sites are flooded with people who want to make extra money by offering their kidneys, which can be sold for 40,000 yuan ($5,900) to 60,000 yuan.

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Qing palace sale attracts State companies' interest

A courtyard house next to Beihai Park that was once part of a Qing dynasty palace is being advertised online for 420 million yuan and attracting the interest of State-owned enterprises.

New deal for commercial flights over the Great Wall

Old train tickets and the memory of yesteryear

'Hometowns' battle to claim their celebrities

Equestrian enthusiasts advocate riding horses to work

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