Proposal to turn area into recreation district
2010-03-19 08:06:56
The Shijingshan Amusement Park unveiled an ambitious plan to become the nation's largest outdoor recreation complex through expansion on Thursday.
Silk Street renovated to get rid of phony goods
2010-03-19 08:06:56
Beijing's Silk Street market, a popular shopping destination for international tourists, will reopen fully on Friday following a five-day renovation period that aimed to drive out fake goods.
Used property sales bounce back after tax induced slump
2010-03-18 07:50:33
Beijing's second-hand housing market appears to be witnessing a revival, after a lengthy low caused by a strict tax policy.
Survey shows office workers seeking out luxury goods
2010-03-18 07:50:33
As a sign of growing affluence following the economic crisis, a survey by MSN China showed luxury products are regular purchases among a third of the white-collar workers it surveyed in Beijing.
More high-priced land snapped up for profit
2010-03-18 07:50:33
Poly Beijing Real Estate Limited, a subsidiary of the State-owned conglomerate China Poly Group, was among the latest successful bidders to snap up high-priced residential land in Chaoyang district, grabbing a slice of scarce real estate on Wednesday for 5.04 billion yuan.
Tycoon tells university delegation of his US plans
2010-03-17 07:54:14
The head of one of China's largest private construction companies says he is considering expanding his business operations to the United States.
Free sightseeing tickets prove a big attraction
2010-03-17 07:54:14
Over 1.2 million domestic and international Internet users applied for the 300,000 free sightseeing e-coupons offered by the Beijing Tourism Bureau during the Chinese New Year.
Bike enthusiasts gear up to convert commuters in city
2010-03-17 07:56:56
With an ever-increasing number of cars on Beijing's streets, some expatriates are pushing to counteract the clog by forming a group of dedicated cyclists which aims to push awareness of commuting options.
Global cyclist records capital's lost culture
2010-03-17 07:56:56
Pedal power no longer a moving force in city
Land price record broken twice in day
2010-03-16 09:45:12
The land price record for residential housing in Beijing was broken twice on Monday.
Matteo Ricci exhibition offers a glimpse of early cultural exchange
2010-03-15 10:44:19
2010 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of Matteo Ricci, an Italian missionary who introduced Western culture, art and science to China during the Ming dynasty. Ricci was a valued advisor to the Chinese court as well as the first foreigner buried in the imperial capital when he died in 1610.
Diners are choking on the fees for chopsticks
2010-03-15 09:43:18
Restaurants that charge diners for tableware are violating consumers' rights, according to an open letter published on Sunday that was penned by a cartel of powerful advocacy groups, including ones from the capital.