Beijingers suggest ways to un-jam city
2010-12-21 08:10:30
With the public feedback period for the recently released draft plan to deal with the capital's congestion ending on Sunday, Beijingers are offering up their suggestions for how the city can put the brakes on its traffic problem.
Rules to breathe life into cemeteries
2010-12-20 08:05:11
The city's first set of regulations governing the construction of cemeteries will come into effect in January.
Christmas Eve likely to ignite traffic mayhem
2010-12-20 08:05:11
Friday's rush hour in the capital is likely to begin a lot earlier than usual as people slip out of work because of Christmas Eve and join the regular end-of-the-week exodus.
Bird's Nest hatches winter wonderland
2010-12-20 08:05:11
Despite the fact that the capital has not yet seen its first dusting of snow this winter, Beijingers can still frolic in a winter wonderland if they want to - at Bird's Nest Stadium.
Detox center injecting hope
2010-12-20 08:05:11
Members of the public got a rare insight on the weekend into how the capital rehabilitates its drug addicts.
Nursing aids embrace collective bargaining
2010-12-16 08:21:12
More than 1,700 nursing aids in Beijing signed a collective bargaining agreement with their employer on Dec 16 that ensures their lowest monthly wage next year will be 1,300 yuan.
Movie may pack in the tourists
2010-12-16 08:21:12
Movie magic that helped put parts of China and Japan on the holidaymakers' map could do the same for the capital, say tourism experts.
Helping hands for homeless
2010-12-16 08:21:12
As the temperature plummeted on Wednesday to well below freezing, helping hands were already reaching out to help the city's homeless.
Students out to repair broken English found on city's signs
2010-12-14 10:27:52
Multilingual notices welcomed but drive begins to make them better
'Mouse tribe' set to be flushed from its lairs
2010-12-14 09:42:24
The city is looking to dig out its so-called "mouse tribe" - the large population of mainly migrant workers that lives in cramped conditions deep underground.
Beijing's plan to steer clear of traffic jams
2010-12-14 07:25:45
Authorities have released a draft plan to ease the capital's traffic gridlock - including a cap on government cars. Passenger vehicle sales soar
Children as young as 10 light up
2010-12-13 08:39:18
The number of children who smoke is worrying doctors, with more than a quarter of students who use cigarettes saying they started puffing at age 10.