No-fly-zone imposed on capital for two sessions
2012-03-01 08:01:51
Small aircraft will be banned from flying over Beijing for two weeks from this weekend to increase security during the two sessions.
Beijing hikes pension for business retirees
2012-02-29 21:45:51
Authorities in Beijing have announced a 10-percent rise in pension payments for business retirees this year, which will benefit almost 2 million people.
Beijing bans, fines high-emission vehicles
2012-02-29 07:42:24
The capital has banished about 12,500 vehicles from other provinces from entering the city.
Foreign universities to woo Chinese students
2012-02-28 19:51:56
About 400 higher education institutes from more than 30 countries and regions will attend the 17th China International Education Exhibition Tour to attract Chinese students.
Power failure disrupts Beijing subway
2012-02-27 21:51:45
A power failure disrupted transport services on a major subway line in Beijing during Monday rush hour, stranding thousands of commuters.
Beijingers hope for higher pay as GDP rises
2012-02-27 19:38:08
Last year, Beijing's per capita GDP stood at 80,394 yuan ($12,447), which the municipal statistical bureau said was close to the levels of developed countries.
Beijing tightens vehicle emission rule
2012-02-24 21:48:28
Beijing will usher in a stricter vehicle emission regulation this year amid public discontent over air pollution, the city's economic planning agency said.
Beijing mayor's Taiwan trip builds trust
2012-02-21 21:16:32
Taipei's Palace Museum, the Eslite Bookstore, a college theater and local TV stations -- these were just a few of the places Beijing's mayor visited during his recent trip to Taiwan.
Top hospitals to launch micro blogs
2012-02-15 16:55:29
All top hospitals in Beijing will have their own official micro blog accounts by the end of March, Beijing Daily reported Wednesday.
Beijing to add 160,000 low-income housing units
2012-02-10 17:14:45
Beijing will start construction on or purchase a total of 160,000 low-income housing units in 2012, an official with the Beijing municipal housing authority said Thursday.
Beijing parks govt cars to improve air quality
2012-02-09 13:35:14
Beijing will take some government cars off its roads as part of a campaign to lower the city's PM2.5 readings and improve air quality.
Beijing plans new residence permit
2012-02-02 13:30:44
Beijing plans to launch a new residence permit instead of the temporary license for migrant workers in 2012, the vice-mayor Liu Jingmin said.