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Lights are on across city but there's no one home

[2010-09-07 07:49]

Some online advertisements for housekeeping services, specifically services for vacant dwellings, have appeared in Beijing since the local government announced its plan to investigate vacant dwellings in the city.

Netizens urged to show real support for virtual cop site

[2010-09-07 07:49]

Following the success of its recently launched microblog, the city's Public Security Bureau wants online fans and critics to turn up for a real-world meeting later this month to talk about its Internet presence.

Rush for foreign trips starts early

[2010-09-07 07:49]

Some people with a hankering to get out of the capital during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day Holiday are finding they have already left it too late to book the trip they want.

I'd love to show unethical property agents the door

[2010-09-07 07:49]

If there was a vote for the most unscrupulous profession in Beijing, I am sure there could be a lot of potential winners. I know people that would say it is taxi drivers or clothes sellers but, if I cast a vote, it would solidly be for housing agents.

Don't foul the air with the worst of overseas TV

[2010-09-07 07:49]

Glassy-eyed and mindlessly content, I've spent more than my fair share of evenings sitting and staring at cookie-cutter sitcoms on TV. At least, I did, before moving to Beijing.

Around Beijing

[2010-09-07 07:49]

1.Mentougou

Beauty under skin coming to the fore

[2010-09-07 07:49]

The somewhat daunting images of monsters permanently etched under his skin peep out from his sleeves just enough to arouse both awe and curiosity. His hair is long and tousled, and his clothing style is biker cool. But beneath the image, tattoo artist Tian Ju (or Lao Tian as he is more commonly referred to) is anything but the intimidating man he is perceived to be.

Foreign learners fly to schools

[2010-09-07 07:49]

Beijing's universities gear up to welcome a new class of international university students

What's On

[2010-09-07 07:49]

Events

Bodyguard services are big hit

[2010-09-06 08:02]

The recent assault of a high-profile campaigner by two thugs has sparked fresh interest in bodyguard services from the capital's rich and famous.

Expats needed to help push tourism

[2010-09-06 08:02]

The Beijing Tourism Administration (BTA) began assembling a group of tourists and travel experts from throughout the city this week, seeking to form a group of 1,000 volunteers to better promote Beijing tourism.

Stressed city slickers beat a path to the farm

[2010-09-06 08:02]

Beijingers have found a new and green way to get rid of their stress - beating corn stalks.

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