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Plans to rouse 'sleeper town'
2011-03-14 07:57
City planners will attempt to "wake up" Tongzhou district over the next five years with a major development aimed at creating tens of thousands of jobs.
Dylan fans in rush for tickets
2011-03-14 07:57
Almost 2,000 Bob Dylan fans have already reserved their tickets for the American legend's Beijing gig - one week before they are expected to go on sale.
Health action targets high intake of salt, oil
2011-03-10 07:57

Beijingers are being urged to halve their daily intake of salt and oil as part of draft guidelines aimed at getting residents to live healthier lifestyles.
Guo'an scrap draw after tickets slump
2011-03-10 07:57
Beijing Guo'an Football Club has scrapped plans to hold a lucky draw for fans unable to get season tickets due to a severe slump in sales.
Crime kids' fresh start
2011-03-10 07:57
Three young offenders have seen their criminal records wiped clean as part of an ongoing pilot program to help them get their lives back on track.
Firms use loophole to evade home ban
2011-03-09 08:04
Real estate agents are exploiting a loophole to dodge tough new measures that ban non-Beijing residents from buying homes in the capital.
Celebrity homes get protection status
2011-03-09 08:04
Historic homes once owned by some of Beijing's most influential people were added to a list of the capital's most valued cultural heritage sites on Monday.
Backlash over Apple refund promotion
2011-03-09 08:04
Furious Apple customers in Beijing are turning to consumer rights watchdogs after being denied refunds promised in promotions for the newly released iPad 2.
Paternity test spike 'harmful to young'
2011-03-08 07:58
A sharp rise in the number of paternity tests carried out in the capital has prompted concern among experts over the stress caused to children at the heart of disputes.
Touchy tourists heap extra strain on museum security
2011-03-08 07:58
Security guards at the National Art Museum of China, which recently became free to enter, are working overtime to stop unruly visitors from damaging exhibits.
Di'anmen plan back on table to boost status bid
2011-03-08 07:58
Culture chiefs are weighing up plans to rebuild Di'anmen - the only historic gate missing from the iconic "central axis" - ahead of the capital's application for world heritage status.
Outside graduates to get shot at government jobs
2011-03-08 07:58
Graduates from universities outside Beijing are for the first time being given the chance to enter the race to win a job with the capital's government.