Beijing to see acute water shortage in 2012
2012-04-24 12:21:31
Beijing is expected to face a water shortage of 1.3 billion cubic meters in 2012, accounting for a third of the city's annual water usage.
$143,000 compensation agreed for woman's death
2012-04-23 21:49:19
The family of the woman who died after falling into a hot water pool in Beijing will get 900,000 yuan in compensation from responsible departments.
Beijing international film festival to open
2012-04-23 12:19:48
The second Beijing International Film Festival is set to kick off Monday evening with an opening ceremony to be held at the National Convention Center.
Passengers affected by Beijing thunderstorm
2012-04-19 10:59:11
Thunderstorms hit Beijing from Wednesday evening to Thursday morning, causing quite a few alternate flight landing in Qingdao, a port city 800 km away from Beijing.
3 parties responsible for woman burnt to death
2012-04-11 15:26:48
After a preliminary investigation into the death of a 27 year-old Beijing woman who suffered fatal burns after falling onto leaking underground heating pipes, the government of Beijing's Xicheng district is holding three parties responsible.
Beijing to get 3 more children's hospitals
2012-04-06 16:00:04
Three more hospitals for children will be built in Beijing city to solve the shortage of pediatric medical services in the capital.
Demolition plan for Lu Xun's house canceled
2012-03-26 17:10:48
An old Beijing neighborhood may be safe from the wrecking ball thanks to the fame of its former tenant, Chinese writer Lu Xun.
Beijing rail ticket system paralyzed for an hour
2012-03-26 14:59:15
The railway ticket system in the capital was paralyzed for 67 minutes Sunday leaving passengers unable to buy or change tickets.
Strong wind disrupts traffic in Beijing
2012-03-23 17:24:21
Strong winds hit Beijing and neighboring areas Friday, causing delays to flights and high-speed trains.
Capital promotes green employment
2012-03-20 13:52:09
The capital will boost employment in the renewable energy sector with policy and financial support to tackle job pressures and improve the city's environment, according to the labor authority.
Price cap of $1 urged for college canteens
2012-03-20 11:26:27
The price of each dish at canteens on college campuses in Beijing should be no more than 6 yuan ($0.95), Legal Evening News reported Monday.
60% failed physical at top university
2012-03-19 15:58:19
More than 60 percent of Tsinghua University candidates failed to pass basic physical fitness tests.