left corner left corner
China Daily Website

Metro Beijing

  • Tasty lake crabs get real seal to stop fakes

    2011-09-13 08:01

    Diners hoping to enjoy a traditional Chinese delicacy this fall should look out for a special brand label that guarantees the dish is authentic.

  • 'Losing' love letters to cool the 7-year itch

    2011-09-13 07:59

    Couples worried about the seven-year itch can now plan a reminder of their love by posting a letter to their future selves.

  • Jam warning for holiday rush

    2011-09-09 08:04

    Traffic authorities are warning of congestion hotspots over the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival break.

  • Clouds hover, mercury falls

    2011-09-09 08:04

    Light rain is expected to hit the city on Saturday, with temperatures set to drop lower than normal, according to the meteorological bureau.

  • Tibetan children in Beijing for free surgery

    2011-09-09 07:39

    Fifteen children with congenital heart disease from the Tibet autonomous region arrived in Beijing on Thursday morning to receive free treatment.

  • Museums told to step up security

    2011-09-08 07:31

    Police and cultural authorities have ordered museums to tighten security, following three thefts this year.

  • Firm to get skyscraper project off the ground

    2011-09-06 07:21

    Developers working on a new skyscraper, which once built will be the capital's tallest building, say they will break ground on the project on Sept 19.

  • Fire hits downtown Beijing with thick smoke

    2011-09-05 19:09

    A fire broke out at a wet market in downtown Beijing Monday afternoon, sending up thick smoke but no casualties have been reported so far, fire authorities and witnesses said.

  • Crazy English founder accused of beating wife

    2011-09-05 16:37

    The famous founder of Crazy English, known around China for his high-energy intensive language classes, has been accused of beating his wife, the Xin’an Evening News reported on Monday.

  • Car license cap affects Beijing's growth

    2011-09-05 07:26

    A government cap on new vehicle purchases led to a slight reduction in the capital's economic growth, it has been revealed.

  • Beijing plans to charge tolls on some roads

    2011-09-03 08:29

    Beijing is planning to impose traffic congestion fees on cars using certain roads and to encourage residents to buy alternative-energy cars in a campaign to ease chronic traffic jams and cut pollution.

  • Pressure takes toll on sex lives: survey

    2011-08-31 07:24

    The pressure of modern society is taking a toll on sexual satisfaction, experts say following the release of an online survey.

...
...
...