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.