Beijing's cultural heritage authority has confirmed that parts of two ancient temples under government protection were used as restaurants.
Beijing's revenue from land transfers in January totaled 20.6 billion yuan ($3.31 billion), the highest since 2003.
Beijing International Studies University was founded in 1964, and is a nationally-known institute of higher education.
Beijing authorities said on Tuesday they are investigating the legality of two fine-dining restaurants operating out of two ancient temples in the capital.
Beijing Language and Culture University’s (BLCU) role is to teach Chinese language and culture to foreign students.
Air China has announced it will offer nonstop flights between Beijing and Geneva four times a week from May 7 this year.
Beijing Normal University is a renowned institution of higher learning that emphasizes teacher training and basic learning in the arts and sciences, under the Ministry of Education’s stewardship.
Hong Kong and Macao received an early lai see from the mainland on Tuesday when relevant authorities pledged to "do their best" to ensure a stable supply of good-quality food, water, electricity and natural gas to the two SARs during the upcoming Chinese New Year holidays.
Beijing will begin building its second airport next year in a southern suburb to ease the burden of the current Capital International Airport.
Beijing's air pollution returns to 'hazardous' levels, two weeks after record readings of small particles in the air sparked a public outcry.