Electricity checks for embassy area

As many as 114 foreign embassies are primed to have their electricity supply facilities checked in a bid to ensure a steady supply of power.

The move was sparked by Chaoyang Power Company and Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Missions (DSB) in mid-February. According to DSB's plan, the evaluation will begin in early March, covering all embassies with official premises in the district.

Apart from the evaluation, the power company will also start offering bilingual receipts to foreign embassies. From 2009, the Chaoyang Power Company began offering special services targeting important clients.