Most Chinese forced to return home were living abroad illegally

More than 60 percent of Chinese who were repatriated from overseas last year were returned for being illegal residents, immigration inspection officials in Beijing said.

Beijing plans electronic collection of parking fees

Beijing plans to introduce electronic payment for roadside parking to regulate the market and collect all the fees it is owed, the Beijing municipal traffic authority said.

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Why China's youth is getting the needle

Propelled forward by the people behind her, Chang Huan finally got onto the crammed 397 bus. The rear door slapped against her back as it closed, and there was no room to turn around because her backpack was pressed tight against the glass door.

Think before you ink: Know the risks

Although tattoos are becoming increasingly popular in China, the practice is unregulated. No licenses or certificates are required to open a parlor, which means it's hard to guarantee the rights and safety of customers.

Learning where to draw the line

First Person | Cao Chen

An act of rebellion

First Person | Chang Huan

Manager saw fledgling Bird's Nest grow

"I have seen the Bird's Nest start from scratch and grow day by day," said Wu Xiaonan, the stadium's general manager, who has had a long association with the Olympics.

'08 Games transformed his life

Qu Huai gained more from his involvement in the 2008 Beijing Olympics than impressive experience to put on his resume - it helped to transform him from someone who was unfit and had a round belly into a muscular athlete.

Volunteer hopes to gain more memories in 2022

Chen Tingjun is hoping Beijing and Zhangjiakou's joint bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics succeeds so he can acquire more memories to go alongside his recollections of the 2008 Olympic Games.

Postman delivers variety of services

A young construction worker decided to swap big wages in the city to embark on a new career as a postman in the remote mountain village where he was born.

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