Beijing police will put aside regional restrictions to combat prostitution, gambling and drug trafficking.
As the final of the World Cup draws near, merchants are trying to make the best of the opportunity that comes their way once every four years.
Beijing Dongcheng District People's Court has charged Zhao Yan with running a casino, according to the court.
A removal truck was waiting in front of the entrance gate of the office building of Chongwen district authority on Thursday afternoon. Officials were in a flurry, packing stuff in offices and selling useless books and documents to waste-collectors.
A third party property management evaluation system will be introduced in Beijing on Oct 1.
Sanlitun police chief says no major crimes have taken place, but drug-related cases remain rife.
McDonald's Chicken McNuggets are under fire in Beijing after an investigation allegedly found its American counterpart contains chemical ingredients that are also used in cosmetics and Silly Putty.
The record-breaking heat wave during the last few days subsided on Wednesday, allowing people to stop hiding indoors with their air conditioners cranked.
The capital's workforce took another step toward widespread collective bargaining this week when the system was rolled out to more companies.
The 2010 wage guideline in Beijing was released on Wednesday, stating an average salary jump of 11 percent.
On a newly-built section of the eight-lane Shuguang West Road in Chaoyang district, the free-flowing traffic suddenly snarls to a halt.
A doctor from Beijing Youan Hospital said Tuesday the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) would slow from September.