Women sing and dance into army
2009-11-30 10:27:45
Female applicants for the army are being asked to showcase their talents in an interview process never before used and exclusively for women.
One-night stands accepted,few practice
2009-11-30 08:11:13
More than 70 percent of 5,000 students from 10 universities in Beijing are accepting of one-night stands, according to a government survey released over the weekend.
Beijing reports 1,105 AIDS infections in 10 months
2009-11-27 15:29:42
At least 1,105 people in Beijing were tested HIV positive in the first 10 months this year, the local health authority said Thursday.
Argentine steaks return
2009-11-27 11:44:14
Argentinean beef will be served on Beijing dinner plates this weekend for the first time since it was banned in 2005. Steak is on the menu at two special dining events held by the Embassy of Argentina at Obelisco, the only Argentinean restaurant in Beijing, on Friday and Saturday.
In brief
2009-11-27 10:38:42
Beijing Economic Information Center predicted in a report property prices in Beijing will continue to increase, but the trend will be marked with peaks and troughs next year.
Mountain air worse than city: study
2009-11-27 10:10:44
An American doctor says Beijing's air pollution is no worse on its clogged ring roads than along its tree-lined canals.
Olympic ticket scam artist appeals
2009-11-27 10:10:56
A man sentenced to 15 years in jail for swindling 1.6 million yuan in Olympic ticket sales will appeal to a higher court for a lesser sentence, the Haidian district court said yesterday.
Billionaire's extensions to be dismantled
2009-11-27 10:08:49
A Beijing billionaire, who illegally expanded his luxury villa, says he is upset that extensions on the multi-million-yuan property will be demolished.
Beijing Bites
2009-11-27 09:35:42
A migrant worker was killed and another was injured after being hit by a cement mixer in Xiangjiangbeilu, the villa area of Chaoyang district, on Wednesday, the Beijing Youth Daily reported.
Villagers 'not responsible for tourist death'
2009-11-27 09:35:11
Family members of a couple killed by a lightning strike on the Great Wall will appeal a court ruling that absolved local villagers of responsibility.
Third railway plans upset residents
2009-11-27 09:30:04
Residents in north Beijing are furious at plans to build a third overground railway near their community, already affected by the Beijing-Baotou railway and subway line 13.
City has 'more room' for cars
2009-11-27 09:27:53
Environmental officials said Thursday the city's pollution should not worsen when the car population exceeds four million next month.