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Enrolments minefield of rules for Chinese applicants

[2010-01-19 07:58]

International schools are regarded as the best choice in Beijing for students who want an overseas education. They are the expensive, but preferred, choice for children of diplomats and long-term expatriates.

International schools ready for big festival

[2010-01-19 07:58]

With the Spring Festival drawing near, international schools are busy planning celebrations for their students and teachers.

Mao still stands

[2010-01-18 08:06]

Many Mao Zedong statues were erected across the nation during the "cultural revolution"(1966-76). Most were destroyed but some still survive and are now seen as "works of art". Wen Chihua from China Features reports

Peek into private eye

[2010-01-11 08:02]

One professional snoop reveals the secrets of his trade, one that's growing in pace with infidelity. Lin Qi reports

It all boils down to trust

[2010-01-11 08:02]

Do private investigators help save marriages? Three experts share their views.

More give nod to arranged marriages

[2010-01-11 08:02]

While the feudal times of forced marriages are history, many office workers today are not opposed to having their parents find their life partners, according to an annual survey by Baihe.com, a marriage counseling website.

Noisy Batong Line angers residential community

[2010-01-06 07:51]

A Beijing community is demanding a soundproof wall be installed near their homes because of the "intolerable" noise from the nearby subway.

Shops and offices get colder to save gas

[2010-01-06 07:51]

Almost 4,000 non-residential buildings such as shopping malls and supermarkets will be ordered to reduce their interior temperatures to 13 C degrees, the municipal government said yesterday.

Chemicals used to clear streets

[2010-01-06 07:51]

Almost 30,000 tons of snow-melting chemicals were poured on to roads since Monday to help clear a path for the city's four million cars.

Man sells bejeweled fake pistols online, prompts concern

[2010-01-06 07:51]

An imitation 64 pistol is being sold online and via mail order, despite strict laws which forbid the sale of fake weapons in China.

Solar power to heat upairline meals

[2010-01-06 07:51]

The system is one of the city's clean energy pilot projects being promoted

Animals trained to be good patients

[2010-01-06 07:51]

Animals in Beijing Zoo will receive conditioned reflex training this year to enable physical checks without the need for anesthetic injections.

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