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Expats prefer hutong hotels

There are more than 700 registered hotels in Beijing, according to the Beijing Tourist Agency, but among these only a handful offer guests an experience of old Beijing.

Luxury flats in growing demand

In a survey released on Oct 16 by Colliers, an International Property Service Company, the leasing demand for luxury properties in Beijing is on the rise in the third quarter while the vacancy rate has dropped to 28 percent.

Scams hit education expos

Recruitment agencies claiming to help Chinese students study abroad have been hurt by scams of a few operators, some western universities say.

Expat kids could miss out on H1N1 jab

Thousands of Chinese students will be vaccinated against A(H1N1) from today, but many international students don't know if they will be inoculated against the potentially deadly disease.

Car company may join green taxi trend

A new fleet of electric hybrid taxis will hit Beijing roads next year, one of a number of transportation plans to reduce pollution in the capital.

IN BRIEF (Page 25)

Illegal clinics put patients at risk

There are more than 1,200 illegal and unsafe medical clinics operating in Beijing and used mainly by migrant workers, an investigation has found.

Construction stopped on safety concerns

Construction has been ordered to stop on three low-rent and relocation housing projects because of concerns about safety and quality, it has emerged.

Time to address racial prejudice

I recently read an article in The Times about the growing number of Tanzanian women seeking Chinese men there.