Random check uncovers poisonous produce
2010-05-07 08:00:24
Three types of mushroom, including one produced locally, as well as Chinese sauerkraut, were taken off Beijing's shelves on Wednesday due to excessive amounts of sulfur dioxide.
Universities use cash to grab grads
2010-05-06 08:03:51
With the college entrance examination still a month away, some universities have already begun to fight for the best high school graduates by offering generous scholarships.
New TCM cures for killer diseases
2010-05-06 08:03:51
Beijing will spend 60 million yuan in three years to encourage traditional Chinese hospitals and doctors to treat 10 ailments, including AIDS, diabetes and heart attacks.
Throbbing sex toy industry still faces 'vulgar' attitudes
2010-05-05 08:14:25
When Li Fang and her business partners first named their online sex shop "X", they were well aware that business was not going to come easily.
High-speed connection 'too expensive'
2010-05-04 08:00:09
Major telecom companies in Beijing are launching plans to raise the speed of their Internet services, with China Unicom aiming to top 20 Megabytes per second (Mbps) before the end of 2012.
IPhone prices fall sharply, but buyers prefer smuggled ones
2010-05-04 08:00:09
China Unicom has cut the prices of contracts involving iPhones by almost 1,000 yuan, but pirated phones still remain many buyers' favorite choice.
Mall sales hit 660m yuan
2010-05-04 08:00:09
More than 660 million yuan was taken in by 36 shopping malls in Beijing during the three-day May Day holidays, an increase of 20 per cent over last year.
Auto show sets world record attendance figure
2010-05-03 14:02:36
More than 800,000 people visited Auto China 2010, which wrapped up on Sunday, making it the best-attended motor show in the world, organizers say.
Solar heating hot due to subsidies
2010-04-30 07:54:34
Beijing residents and developers will be able to apply for government subsidies totaling 200 million yuan to install solar water-heating systems in residential and public buildings.
World's tallest building awaits local buyers
2010-04-30 07:54:34
An auction house is banking on Chinese investors to pay towering prices for space in the world's tallest building.
Official gift shop out to offer the best of Beijing
2010-04-29 07:56:59
City government to open more stores at tourist spots
Quake shakes up fungus price
2010-04-29 07:56:59
The cost of a rare traditional Chinese medicine used to treat fatigue, fight cancer and boost sex drive has skyrocketed in the past 10 days because of the Yushu earthquake, vendors said.