Fake Apple Store

2011-07-22 06:49:28

A near flawless fake Apple Store in Kunming was stumbled upon by a 27-year-old American blogger living in the city. Not just in China

Gymnast down on his luck

2011-07-16 17:57:42

A former champion gymnast was chased out of Wangfujing commercial street area by Beijing police after engaging in unauthorized begging and street performance.

We got you

2011-07-14 07:42:59

On the surface, Liu Hao seemed like an ideal candidate to become someone's romantic partner when he appeared on one of the many popular dating shows in China.

My 2010

2010-12-30 08:09:30

As the New Year's bell gets ready to sound, there is just enough time for a little reflection on personal events that took place in 2010 and feelings for the year to come. Reporting by Li Jiabao, Liu Yujie, Yang Wanli and Todd Balazovic.

The striking moments of the year in METRO

2010-12-29 07:57:36

The striking moments of the year in METRO

Top city initiatives

2010-12-28 08:08:27

As the capital continues to grow, this year's plans and rules have managed to keep everything moving smoothly. Yang Wanli and Wang Wen find out more.

Stars of the capital

2010-12-27 08:18:52

Fighting incinerators, creating micro-sized homes and giving bone marrow, Wang Wei and Todd Balazovic recall the stars of the year.

2010 top 10 hangout spots

2010-12-23 07:52:20

Whether it's sharing a pint with a long lost pal or simply sitting and watching the people of Beijing bustle by, the capital is overflowing with relaxing, or invigorating, places to spend the day "hanging out".

Make this Christmas one to remember

2010-12-16 08:21:12

Spending Christmas in China may not be the same as heading home for the holidays, but you can still get into the Christmas spirit by grabbing some eggnog and enjoying some of the seasonal happenings going on in the capital.

Festive flavors

2010-12-16 08:21:12

Christmas has a Chinese feel at the China World Hotel as it perfectly combines its signature Chinese traditional interior decor with the red of Christmas. Special flower arrangements by a Japanese flower master add an authentic oriental touch.

More than stocking fillers

2010-12-16 08:21:12

Stuck for gift ideas? Wang Wen and Liu Yujie wrap up some suggestions

Cons: Too young to go

2010-04-20 08:04:18

Most students sent to study abroad at a young age where were born in the 1990s. Many simply did so because their wealthy families had dreams of emigrating.