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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beijing's universities gear up to welcome a new class of international university students
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.
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.
Beijingers have found a new and green way to get rid of their stress - beating corn stalks.
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