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More than ever going under knife

[2010-02-23 08:00]

Plastic surgery procedures have doubled in Beijing this year, according to a prominent clinic that also claims the bulk of its customers don't need it.

CCTV building fire trials underway

[2010-02-23 08:00]

A Beijing court began hearing the first trials yesterday involving alleged wrongdoers connected to the massive blaze that damaged the multi-billion-yuan China Central Television (CCTV) high-rise one year ago.

Electricity checks for embassy area

[2010-02-23 08:00]

As many as 114 foreign embassies are primed to have their electricity supply facilities checked in a bid to ensure a steady supply of power.

Prime land expected to set market record

[2010-02-23 08:00]

A 49,000 sq m space of commercial land is expected to be sold for more than 10 billion yuan in early March, a record for Beijing's land market.

Rules to be tightened up for officers

[2010-02-23 08:00]

Urban inspectors to be under scrutiny as new regulations target deficiencies

Safety of capital's lifts set to elevate

[2010-02-23 08:00]

More than 100,000 electric lifts in the capital are being fitted with GPS monitoring devices and automatic alarm systems in a move aimed at improving safety.

Comedian shown red card by soccer club

[2010-02-23 08:00]

A crosstalk actor with the popular Deyun Society comedians was forced to apologize to a local soccer club and its supporters late Sunday for what he called an "innocent insult" during a stage performance.

Carnival angry at claims of salary scam

[2010-02-23 08:00]

The organizers of a snow carnival might sue a local newspaper after it reported almost 300 students had protested against low wages for part-time work over the Spring Festival.

Beijing Bites

[2010-02-23 08:00]

Student killer relocated

Freeing yourself from fear

[2010-02-23 08:09]

This Spring Festival was extremely important for me. It knocked my lifelong list of fears down to a measly one, after I finally confronted the last remaining challenge specific to China.

Holiday expenses useful in understanding social trends of '80s generation

[2010-02-23 08:09]

On the first working day after the Chinese Spring Festival, many Internet users posted their festival expenses in Web communities and forums.

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[2010-02-23 08:09]

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