Voice of the middle class getting louder
2010-04-01 07:50:25
Members of Beijing's middle class are demonstrating a growing interest in expressing their opinions on some big matters, even if it doesn't have much effect.
Beijingers richer but unhappier
2010-04-01 07:50:25
Burden of maintaining living standard leaves some members of the middle class disillusioned
Authorities to tighten rules for expatriate workers
2010-03-31 07:52:32
A proposal for improving the laws and regulations for foreigners working in China was submitted to the National People's Congress (NPC) on March 9 and preparation to amend the Law on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens is now under way.
Beijing: A city of opportunity?
2010-03-31 07:52:32
Jobs for foreigners abound in Beijing, but not everybody finds it easy to land a good one. METRO spoke to an American and an Italian about finding work in the Chinese capital.
Campaigner tries to save planet one receipt at a time
2010-03-30 07:53:02
Wen Hengfeng never buys her 8-year-old daughter battery toys; because she believes batteries are hazardous in landfills.
Residents reluctant to separate waste
2010-03-30 07:53:02
But authorities unlikely to trash pilot program
City answers the call
2010-03-29 07:54:17
On Saturday at 8:30 pm the Forbidden City was plunged into darkness and the lights went out at Beijing's Olympic venues, the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. At the same time the lights also dimmed in other major landmarks as well as many shopping centers and officice buildings.
Stop being picky, says 'relationship expert'
2010-03-26 07:53:22
Zhu Li is a specialist in relationships and marriage, as well as the CEO of www.juedui100.com, one of the biggest matchmaking websites in China. She has appeared several times on television as a "relationship expert". She recently talked about the so-called "leftover women" with METRO.
Too good for the men
2010-03-26 07:53:22
They are well-educated, have good jobs and earn respectable salaries, but they are single and over 30, and for many that means they are "over-the-hill" - too old to be married.
Simply fabulous but still single
2010-03-26 07:53:22
Career, family and men behaving badly ruin many a relationship, but that doesn't mean a woman has to stop searching
Parents turn to imports at any price
2010-03-25 07:50:22
Despite recent price rises Beijing parents still prefer imported milk powder to local brands.
Mothers buy foreign formula online
2010-03-25 07:50:22
"Lin Fang," a source who spoke on condition of anonymity, sells Nutricia New Zealand Ltd products such as Karicare baby formula online. The products are unavailable on stores shelves in China.