14 accused of selling personal data

The Chaoyang procuratorate has accused three employees of major telecom companies and 11 other people of selling private information to debt-collection companies, in a case related to a 2008 murder case.

Great Wall gridlock gets put into 'park'

Drivers will not be able to park private cars next to the Badaling section of the Great Wall in future, after a new parking scheme hits the road.

New hours upset public workers ...

More than 800,000 employees - and their families - are affected by a half-hour delay in the start to their workday

... and make getting to work more stressful for all

The worst part of Qi Lin's day is his commute to and from work.

Warm reception for cool brands

Paolo Bellamoli had one of the coolest products on display at the three-day China Franchise Expo, which ran from Friday to Sunday in Beijing's China World Trade Center.

Expats named model workers

A Frenchman and a Japanese have been named model workers - the first time expatriates in Beijing have been given the honor.

Expatriate teens help orphans brave dentist's chair

Needle jabs and dental probes aren't exactly the typical way to show tender loving care, but an energetic group of expatriate youths in Beijing believe good health is the best gift for dozens of orphans.

School cameras linking to central police system

Surveillance camera systems at primary and middle schools in Beijing will soon be integrated into the city's overall security monitoring platform, police said.

Hostage sues bank for mental anguish

A former hostage is making Chinese legal history by becoming the first person to sue a third party following her ordeal.

Officials to be enlightened by philosophy

Chinese classical subjects of Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism will be added to a short-term training program for senior chengguan officials at Tsinghua University.

Historic hutongs will be getting new lease on life

Seventy-five historic hutongs in Xicheng district will be renovated this year in an ongoing project aimed at improving the living conditions of residents and returning the aged structures to their former glory, according to Xicheng district commission of city administration and environment.

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