Pollution top for new Beijing leaders

Lunar New Year travel rush seen at Beijing West Railway Station

China's Lunar New Year travel rush kicked off on Jan. 26 this year and a record 3.41 billion trips are expected to be made over this year's Lunar New Year travel rush

Beijing airport prepares for travel peak

The Beijing Capital International Airport reminded passengers to arrive early for flights during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, which started on Jan 26.

Beijing pre-owned home sales may reach 24-month high

Sales of pre-owned homes in Beijing may reach a 24-month high in January, real estate agency Century 21st said in a report on Monday.

Design for 2nd Beijing airport begins

Design for a second civil airport in Beijing has begun, Beijing Times reported on Monday.

Int'l Algal Nutrition Forum held in Beijing

The 5th International Algal Nutrition Forum hosted by China Seaweed Industry Association, and sponsored by Leili Group, one of the leading companies in seaweed crop nutrition science, was held recently in Beijing, with the topic "Sharing the Agricultural Value of Seaweed Biological Technology and Promoting the Global Agricultural Sustainable Development". Over 600 hundred professional persons from China and abroad attended the forum.

Beijing restaurants size down to save waste

Restaurants in Beijing have agreed to size down their food portions and offer discounts to customers who help save waste in a scheme launched by the city's authorities and catering guild.

Transfer of industry urged from Beijing to Tianjin

Legislators in both Beijing and Tianjin have called upon governments to transfer some industries from the overloaded capital to the nearby port city.

Beijing to court investment for restoration

Beijing will encourage non-government investment in the protection and restoration of the city's historical architecture this year.

Low-quality fuel near Beijing undermines air quality

As Beijing prepares to raise its car emission standards on Feb 1, neighboring areas have been using poorer quality fuel that threatens to undermine the capital's anti-pollution efforts, experts said.

Beijing courts social investment

Beijing will encourage non-government investment in the protection and restoration of the city's historical architecture.

Beijing cracks down on food supply for Spring Festival

The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Agriculture announced that daily consumption of pork, milk and eggs in Beijing has reached 1,500, 2,500 and 500 tons, respectively, due to the upcoming Spring Festival.