Growing food on the rooftops
2011-04-18 08:06:59
I have a friend that hates living in cities. The crowds, the congestion, the incredibly fast pace, the polluted air; believe me, his list is extensive. I don't blame him; city life can make us all weary after a while. But sadly for my friend, if current global trends continue, it looks like rural living will eventually become a thing of the past.
Helping stutterers to find their voices
2011-04-18 08:06:59
When Niu Junmin watched the opening scenes of the movie The King's Speech, the true story of King George VI of Britain and his struggle to overcome a stammer, he could not help but think back to one horrific day at junior high school.
Farmers' fair a hit with those keen to eat green
2011-04-18 08:06:59
Two colorful scarecrows were carefully posed in the center of the school playground, a beacon for the enthusiastic buyers that swarmed around the booths of farmers from about 20 organic farms in Beijing.
Fee hike sparks road rages
2011-04-14 07:59:19
A parking attendant is fighting for his life after being run down by a driver trying to escape a 105-yuan fee.
Fair shot at new opportunities
2011-04-14 07:59:19
Expats looking to explore new pastures can catch up with employers face to face this weekend when China's only job fair for foreigners arrives in the capital.
Car designer jailed 6 years for Ford theft
2011-04-14 07:59:19
A Beijing engineer who stole trade secrets from Ford worth an estimated $100 million has been sentenced to six years in a United States federal prison.
Run about town
2011-04-14 07:59:19
Temporary traffic restrictions will be put in place on Sunday during the 2011 Beijing International Long-distance Running Festival.
Safety test for all gas links
2011-04-13 07:56:07
Gas supplies in all Beijing homes are to be checked for potential hazards following a deadly blast that killed six people on Monday.
Majority of teachers under mental strain
2011-04-13 07:56:07
Two-thirds of teachers in Beijing are battling anxiety and depression brought on by excessive work pressure, according to new research.
Commission runs rule over property management firms
2011-04-13 07:56:07
Authorities are to check whether property management companies in all Beijing communities are complying with the requirement that they post announcements about their business operations.
Culture class to boost diversity
2011-04-12 08:03:22
Students at Shijia Primary School got a lesson in diversity on Monday when they met their new classmates - six wives of overseas diplomats.