Tollways overloaded with debt
2011-10-17 08:27:02
Traffic authorities in the capital said on Saturday the city's toll roads are still in heavy debt, as one-third of the tolls collected from highways were paid as interest to creditors.
Beijing residents face rising cancer threat
2011-10-12 07:30:10
About 105 people were diagnosed with cancer every day in the capital last year, with the disease responsible for one in four deaths, a recent study shows.
Transport data raise privacy concerns
2011-10-11 07:25:28
Modern technology may be allowing someone who has not even followed you to know exactly where you have been.
Tired of wait for license? Try renting one
2011-10-11 07:41:52
Aspirants to car ownership are resorting to renting license plates after becoming weary of trying to win a plate through the capital city's lottery system.
Govt bodies flunk 'transparency' test
2011-09-29 08:05:25
On a recent test meant to gauge the transparency of government agencies, 35 out of the State Council's 43 departments received failing grades.
Gold ATM activated, but not for long
2011-09-27 08:11:06
China's first ATM dispensing gold bars and coins was switched on this weekend and then swiftly switched back off again.
Films lined up for a sparkling new dimension
2011-09-26 07:04:54
One of the world's brightest minds aims to bring to the world a new, advanced three-dimensional image technology that will leave other such technology in the shadows.
Beijing rewards tip-offs about food hazards
2011-09-23 07:07:31
The capital's food safety watchdog is offering large rewards to informants who expose hazards and scandals, it was announced on Thursday.
Patient's knife attack raises security fears
2011-09-22 07:40:48
The recent stabbing at Beijing Tongren Hospital of a surgeon by a former patient has raised concerns over the safety of medical staff members.
'Playboy' faces gun charge after clash
2011-09-20 07:08:21
A real estate developer known as one of the "capital playboys" has been charged with firearm offenses following a nighttime showdown with a rival.
Police identify 112 suspects in sex trade
2011-09-19 06:45:45
A total of 112 suspects, including 27 foreign women, were identified by Beijing police as allegedly being involved in the sex trade in early September, authorities said on Saturday.
Folk festival a boost to city's tourism industry
2011-09-18 07:22:01
The 13th Beijing International Tourism Festival begins on Sept 17 along Qianmen Commercial Street, before moving to move to Mutianyu Greatwall and Happy Valley in the following two days.