Qianmen revives dreams of old Beijing
2009-09-29 09:15:00
The ancient Qianmen Street, one of the most attractive historical sites in Beijing, finally reopened for business yesterday, after six years of refurbishment.
Better water for city homes
2009-09-29 09:10:16
Beijing's water treatment group said the quality of recycled water in the city would soon be better than during the Olympics, with another two reclaimed water plants to open within two years.
New frontier for novice filmmakers
2009-09-29 09:03:44
China is a new frontier, a 21st century Wild West with fewer cowboy hats - unless you're shooting a Western. And chances are there is a Western being filmed somewhere in the country because it is a growing location for foreign filmmakers just getting on their feet.
Fireworks 'paintings' largest in the world
2009-09-29 08:57:08
A grand fireworks show will dazzle the night of Oct 1 in Beijing, as part of a gala event celebrating the 60th anniversary of new China.
Beijing gets ready for H1N1 inoculations
2009-09-29 07:29:08
Beijing is gearing up for a mass H1N1 flu inoculation of young students as its previous vaccination of hundreds of thousands of Chinese nationwide proved to be safe.
Rain-free day on Oct 1 in the works
2009-09-29 06:30:55
With rainfalls predicted in Beijing on the eve of National Day, ensuring a sunny day for the coming parade is becoming a challenge for the capital. Tian'anmen Closes
Subway Line 4 starts operation in Beijing
2009-09-28 21:36:34
The Subway Line 4 starts operation at 3 pm on Monday. Running through the city from the northwest to south, the line will help relieve the pressure of old subway lines by offering an alternative access point to some of the most crowded stations.
Beijing subway line 4 starts operation today
2009-09-28 13:47:53
The second south-to-north subway line in China's capital started trial operation on Monday, according to municipal transport authorities.
New subway line in Beijing starts operation
2009-09-28 11:15:05
The second south-to-north subway line in China's capital started trial operation on Monday, according to municipal transport authorities.
'Sea turtles' getting ready for career success
2009-09-28 09:13:36
Ji Lingjie, a senior student from University of International Business and Economics, turned down a postgraduate recommendation from her school because she is determined to continue her postgraduate studies at a university in Hong Kong.
Zimbabwean's excellent adventure
2009-09-28 09:02:12
It is great to be here! The high expectations and the anticipation I had about China have become reality. My window overlooks the sports field, which makes me feel a strong yearning to participate in the activities underway.
New expressway sparks tourist boom
2009-09-28 09:00:05
The Beijing-Chengde Expressway opened yesterday cutting travel times from the capital to the city in Hebei province by half.