World Internet Conference Special

World Internet Conference Special

Tricky drivers face hefty fines in clampdown

[2011-04-11 08:03]

Tow trucks target motorists who park illegally or remove plates

Tourism chiefs game for virtual twist

[2011-04-11 08:03]

City plans entertainment industry tie-in as part of 5b-yuan program

Liang home 'never under threat'

[2011-04-11 08:03]

Authorities in Xicheng district have dismissed media reports claiming they planned to demolish a former home of Liang Qichao, a popular historical figure.

Replace 'welcome mat' for students

[2011-04-11 08:03]

British government is taking its clampdown on study, work visa applications too far

Blog buzz

[2011-04-11 08:03]

Topic: Work starts on Disneyland

Prenup is perfect way to test love

[2011-04-11 08:03]

I'm an expat divorcee in my mid-50s. I've lived in Beijing for about three years and have been dating a Chinese girl in her late 20s for the past 18 months. She's beautiful and I love her, but my grown up daughters back home hated her when they met and keep telling me she's only after my money. They've put doubt in my mind. How do I find out if they are right?

Around Beijing

[2011-04-11 08:03]

Community

Life lessons for Olympic stars

[2011-04-11 08:03]

Nine-month course in the United States coaches atheletes on coping with fame, Todd Balazovic reports.

Swing along at the tee with Tiger

[2011-04-11 08:03]

Sporting legend Tiger Woods is heading to Beijing to teach his swing to young golf enthusiasts in the capital. The star of the fairway will tee-off in the city on Wednesday as part of a promotional tour of Asia.

Teashop brews hope for women

[2011-04-11 08:03]

Despite the country's economic development and improved living standards, China has a high suicide rate for rural women. "It's usually linked more to a lack of economic independence and opportunity than mental illness," said American-born Chinese entrepreneur Charlene Wang founder of Tranquil Tuesdays, a tea and teaware business that aims to offer underprivileged Chinese women jobs, along with the proper training and support, to help them realize their true potential.