Metro Beijing

Street talk

Ups and downs of driving a used car

When Georg Jansen thinks about the many purchases he has made during his four years in Beijing, one in particular always springs to mind: his old, battered jeep.

Getting your wheels

You will need your passport, your temporary residency certificate and a driving license issued by a Chinese traffic bureau.

Learning to live in the community

Classes offer a way to get more out of your time in Beijing.

Skiers can grin and bare their all on the snow

With the calendar turning the page into March, major ski resorts are introducing end-of-the-season discounts. The largest on offer is 90 percent from Nanshan Ski Resort, which is adding to the appeal of big savings by hosting a wacky party this Sunday - the ninth Guangzhujie, which translates into the Naked Pig Festival - to give a big send-off to this year's ski season.

Many expats lack the necessary experience

As the increasing number of expats flooding into Beijing looking for jobs are discovering, companies are setting stricter criteria for recruitment these days.

Schools seek more qualified English language teachers

With economic recovery still proving elusive for Western countries hit hard by the global recession, Beijing has become a hot spot for foreign jobseekers.

Dream jobs are now in China

Once considered a land of opportunity, November 2010's US Bureau of Labor Statistics show that there is only one job for every five unemployed US citizens today, so it is not surprising that a growing number of US jobseekers are uprooting themselves to look for work in China.

Demand for expat consultants growing again

The demand for foreigners among Beijing's consultancy companies is expected to rise in 2011, with some experts predicting the level could eventually top the levels before the financial crisis hit in 2008.

Communities get free legal aid

Every community in Beijing will soon have access to a free attorney as part of government plans to provide residents with more legal services.

Enjoying life on the wild side

These days with 400,000 yuan, what kind of house in Beijing can you imagine yourself living in?

Make your child's dreams come true

Open the box, the party has started. The fairy castle is ablaze with lights and the red carpet is ready to receive the guests. Amid colorful balloons and decorations, out come Cinderella, Spider Man and friends to transport you to a dream world.