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.