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Beijing may ban fireworks to cut pollution

[2013-02-04 16:21]

Setting off fireworks may be banned in case of serious air pollution in Beijing during the coming Spring Festival holiday, China National Radio reported on Monday.

Imported SUV sales up in Beijing

[2013-02-04 14:20]

SUV sales in China rose 25.5 percent last year to break through the two million unit benchmark for the first time.

Over 100 flights canceled as snow sweeps Beijing

[2013-02-04 10:35]

More than 100 flights were canceled on Sunday by Beijing Capital International Airport, as snow hit China's capital.

Audi's new research and development center in Beijing

[2013-02-04 07:59]

In another move to cement its two-decade reign in China, German premium carmaker Audi AG opened a research and development center in Beijing on Feb 1 that it said will help localize products for Asia.

Car emissions contribute to dense smog in Beijing

[2013-02-04 07:38]

Emissions from motor vehicles, coal-burning and cooking contributed to the dense smogs in Beijing in January, according to research results issued Sunday.

Beijing's land sales reached 9-year high in Jan

[2013-02-01 16:19]

Beijing's revenue from land transfers in January totaled 24.17 billion yuan ($3.88 billion), the highest since 2003.

THE WEEK Feb 1: Pollution blankets Beijing

[2013-02-01 15:18]

You have probably heard about the air pollution that has blanketed Beijing for the majority of the last two or three weeks.

Chinese-style carnival! Guides for Snake Year temple fairs in Beijing

[2013-02-01 14:51]

The temple fair is a social gathering in China.

Air pollution prompts Beijing to limit fireworks

[2013-02-01 14:49]

Air pollution concerns have prompted Beijing authorities to ask residents to set off fewer fireworks during the upcoming Spring Festival.

Smog lingers despite rain in Beijing

[2013-01-31 23:35]

Heavy smog that has choked Beijing for the last five days weakened slightly on Thursday due to a light rainfall, although the capital's air remains heavily polluted.

Beijing police seize property of 'house sister'

[2013-01-31 22:36]

Ten properties and a car owned by "house sister", a woman alleged to have illegally amassed real estate using multiple identities, were seized by police authorities in Beijing Thursday.

More than 100 cars in crashes in Beijing

[2013-01-31 16:04]

More than 100 cars were involved in accidents on the viaduct between Taiyanggong and Wangjing in Beijing due to snowy weather on the morning of Jan 31. The road was completely congested.