List aims to reverse drivers' bad habits
2011-02-21 07:37:58
A new ploy by transport chiefs to tame Beijing's unruly road users may be too soft to curb the behavior of most motorists, experts told METRO on Sunday.
All children to get free health check-ups
2011-02-18 15:10:41
Children who do not have a Beijing hukou, residency permit, will receive free physical examinations throughout 2011, said Mao Yu, deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Health Bureau.
History behind the tradition
2011-02-17 08:20:24
The act of solving lantern riddles dates back more than 2,000 years, chiefly as a pleasure for the educated classes. Wang Qian, a riddle master, said the hobby reached its peak in the Song Dynasty (960-1279) when people from all walks of life took part, mostly during Lantern Festival.
Time for traditional treats
2011-02-17 08:20:24
Lantern Festival is one of the many traditional Spring Festival customs that has to do with eating.
Capsule inventor unveils studio design
2011-02-17 08:20:24
Huang Rixin, the 80-year-old inventor, has unveiled the designs for his fifth generation of capsule apartments for young migrant workers.
Migrant buyers blocked by tough new property policy
2011-02-17 08:20:24
Millions of migrant families in Beijing will be blocked from owning their own homes under strict new regulations aimed at cooling the capital's property market.
CCTV axe magician's goldfish trick from festival showcase
2011-02-16 07:56:13
Executives at China Central Television have assured viewers that no live animal acts will feature in its annual Lantern Festival show after a protest by animal protection groups.
Fireworks ban rolled out to reduce blaze dangers
2011-02-16 07:56:13
Fire chiefs have tightened the capital's restrictions on where people can set off fireworks during Lantern Festival, it was announced on Monday.
Walls protecting ancient relics in real danger: study
2011-02-15 07:53:33
Some of Beijing's most ancient structures are seriously degraded, according to an ongoing conservation study.
LGBT group's kissing plan cancelled
2011-02-15 07:22:47
A Valentine's Day kissing contest that homosexual couples had hoped to take part in was cancelled at the last minute by organizers.
Sweepers grit and bear it
2011-02-14 07:49:09
Street cleaners across Beijing were working 12-hour shifts with almost no breaks on Sunday to clear the snow after it blanketed the city's roads and pavements.
Fair trade proves boon for business
2011-02-10 10:58:19
Beijing's traditional temple fairs, already a hit with revelers, have this year proved a major marketplace for local enterprises to boost revenues and reputations.