Paternity test spike 'harmful to young'
2011-03-08 07:58:07
A sharp rise in the number of paternity tests carried out in the capital has prompted concern among experts over the stress caused to children at the heart of disputes.
Touchy tourists heap extra strain on museum security
2011-03-08 07:58:07
Security guards at the National Art Museum of China, which recently became free to enter, are working overtime to stop unruly visitors from damaging exhibits.
Di'anmen plan back on table to boost status bid
2011-03-08 07:58:07
Culture chiefs are weighing up plans to rebuild Di'anmen - the only historic gate missing from the iconic "central axis" - ahead of the capital's application for world heritage status.
Outside graduates to get shot at government jobs
2011-03-08 07:58:07
Graduates from universities outside Beijing are for the first time being given the chance to enter the race to win a job with the capital's government.
Smugglers hid 1.8kg of drugs in paintings
2011-03-07 08:01:04
Prosecutors have charged two men with drug smuggling after they were caught collecting paintings stuffed with almost 2 kilograms of narcotics at Beijing Capital International Airport.
Consumer campaign targets rogue stores
2011-03-07 08:01:04
Shoppers in Beijing can now name and shame companies they feel use unfair practices and policies as part of a campaign to highlight consumer rights.
Mercedes-Benz to build new plant in capital
2011-03-07 08:01:04
Mercedes-Benz will add another manufacturing plant in Beijing and another 300,000 cars to its annual production capacity in China, according to Beijing Automotive Group Co Ltd (BAIC), its joint-venture partner.
Tracking system to ease chronic gridlock
2011-03-03 07:55:09
Scientists are working on a system that will track the movements of Beijing residents throughout the day to help prevent gridlock on the capital's roads.
Silk Market dismisses fake goods report
2011-03-03 07:55:09
A boss at Beijing's famous Silk Market on Wednesday dismissed a United States trade report that accuses the mall of being "notorious" for fake goods.
Trash fines scrapped after public opposition
2011-03-03 07:55:09
A plan to fine residents and companies that fail to sort their garbage has been scrapped after it failed to win public support.
Blogger focuses on bad drivers
2011-03-02 07:50:14
After a nationwide campaign to crack down on child trafficking by posting pictures of beggars online, many Beijingers are now using the same tactic to capture rule-breaking drivers.
Foreigners get say on cosmopolitan survey
2011-03-02 07:50:14
Foreigners living and working in Beijing can now give their opinions on the language difficulties their face in capital as part of a new government survey.