Grads looking past Beijing
2011-03-14 07:57:24
Fresh graduates from the capital's colleges are increasingly setting their sights on opportunities in smaller cities at campus job fairs.
Firms use loopholeto evade home ban
2011-03-09 08:04:01
Real estate agents are exploiting a loophole to dodge tough new measures that ban non-Beijing residents from buying homes in the capital.
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.
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.
Pediatric shortage hits city clinics
2011-03-02 07:50:14
Beijing hospitals are suffering a serious shortage of pediatricians, with many doctors put off by the high pressure and low wages, health experts have warned.
Focus put on preventing IPR violations
2011-03-01 07:31:17
Prosecutors covering Zhongguancun, the so-called Silicon Valley of China, are to switch tactics against intellectual property rights infringements from punishment to prevention.
City made into no-fly zone
2011-03-01 07:31:17
The skies above Beijing are to be made a no-fly zone as the city prepares to host meetings of the nation's highest bodies.
Making the cut for dragon's day
2011-02-28 07:46:19
As the legendary dragon prepares to raise its head, Beijing hair salons are being bombarded with bookings by citizens searching for good luck.
Beijing to control traffic flow during meeting
2011-02-27 07:41:46
Traffic authorities in Beijing said Saturday that temporary restriction measures would soon be imposed on vehicles with out-of-town licenses, as the city ramped up preparations for the upcoming top legislative meeting in March.
Broke gamblers snatched child for cash
2011-02-24 07:54:04
Two desperate gamblers who turned to child trafficking after losing all their money were among a gang of seven who appeared at Haidian district court on Wednesday.
Prosecutors target data thieves
2011-02-23 07:47:31
Four to face trial for trading personal details; telecoms staff leaks blamed
Parents foot extra pre-school fees
2011-02-22 07:56:22
Private kindergartens will increase fees for meals and transport by as much as 50 percent this semester, parents have discovered.