Harmony will be hard to find if we ignore the rules

The sign seemed clear enough; it pictured a cart with a big red X through it. If for some reason this wasn't understandable, the bold red letters that said "No Vendors" should have been sufficient to erase all doubts. But there, just to the left of the sign sat a vendor selling trinkets from a dirty blanket.

City must seek way to turn tide on its water crisis

When people think about environmental problems blighting Beijing, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the city's air.

Around Beijing

1. Haidian

TCM offers respite from winter chills

As brisk winter weather descends on the capital, the cold and flu season is in full swing.

Small is beautiful when it comes to learning

Parents and universities have caught on to the fact that students love micro blogs, Wang Wei looks at the reasons

What's on

Events

The marvelous piano boy

He Steals the show on opening night in Guangzhou

Dream comes true for Zhu

A special home away from home

Athletes' village modified to make life 'cozy' for disabled athletes

Glowing start to para games

Brilliant, colorful ceremony kicks off seven days of action at Guangzhou sporting festival

Making the Aoti Main Stadium accessible

Dactylology fires up opening show