Civil service test called 'unfair'

Some graduate students who attended the government's public service exam on Sunday are claiming it was unfairly biased to benefit Beijing residents.

Accomplice in kidnapping appeals prison sentence

An accomplice in the kidnapping of a millionaire's daughter has appealed his 10-year prison sentence.

Migrant kids will get education

As many as 90 percent of migrant students in compulsory education in Beijing will study at publicly-funded schools by 2012, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Education announced recently.

Fast lane taking less of a toll

Beijing is hoping twice as many people will use the through lane on expressways to bypass toll gates this year, saving time for drivers and increasing efficiency for the company that manages the roads.

Student who killed self was singled out by teacher: Family

An 18-year-old high school student killed himself Thursday after being punished at school, the deceased's family claims.

Senior policewoman is happy serving expat community

Qin Shanshan is the only female leader in the accident department at the Beijing traffic control and administrative bureau but while women are underrepresented on the payroll, the many awards she has received proves women are every bit as capable as Qin's male colleagues.

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City on road toward greener vehicles

Beijing authorities have rolled out a bold plan to start running thousands of energy-saving, electric-powered vehicles later this year. But experts and consumers say the local market may not be ready for the drastic change from fuel to electricity.

Engineer powering up to change gears

Electric car designer Zhang Xiaochun says his cars not only have the potential to revolutionize the market, but they will benefit low-income earners the most.

Senior officials condemn the housing bubble

Beijing's exorbitant housing prices have come under attack among deputies to the ongoing national legislative meeting, as senior officials opened fire on the bubble in the property market.

Commercial property market will remain sluggish in 2010

Li Wenjie, regional managing director at local real estate agency Centalline Group, shares his thoughts on the commercial property market in Beijing with METRO.

New ruling courts trouble for legal interns

Beijing hukou holders, or Beijing "locals", have long enjoyed job and educational privileges in the capital.