Beaten Russian wife compensated
2009-10-19 07:52:48
A Russian mother-of-two repeatedly beaten with a stick and a belt by her wealthy Chinese husband has been awarded 300,000 yuan ($44,000) in compensation by a Beijing court.
Kenya, China split medals at Beijing Int'l Marathon
2009-10-18 14:09:17
Kenya and China took the men's and women's title respectively at the 2009 Beijing International Marathon here on Sunday.
Weather or not, here Snow comes
2009-10-16 09:31:38
CCTV9 weatherman Darryl Snow said air pollution will be one of his least concerns when he runs in the Beijing International Marathon this Sunday.
Hills, mountains, lakes, temples: Where to see red leaves
2009-10-16 09:30:39
In Beijing, the Fragrant Hills Park are still the first choice for tourists who want to enjoy the leaves of autumn.
Hunt for red October
2009-10-16 09:23:21
Red leaf fans are now praying for cold weather. The falling foliage of autumn is a sheer delight to color-enthralled tourists. And the Fragrant Hills in northwest Beijing is not the only place to watch this autumn's scenery.
Golf to be a new mass sport?
2009-10-16 09:21:43
Competition in the local golf industry could become more intense after the formerly elite pastime was declared an Olympic sport.
Comment: Surviving the rat race in our Gilded Age
2009-10-16 09:19:28
I know several lavish spenders. They've bought their second big house and made it their weekend homes.
Illegal kitchens 'will return'
2009-10-16 09:01:49
Illegal and unclean kitchens specializing in fast food lunches for office workers will return to Chaoyang district, despite a crackdown by authorities, residents say.
Irina's and Shi's purr-fect match
2009-10-16 08:57:51
Cat woman Irina Makarova has always believed that her beloved felines possessed magical powers that could distinguish between good and bad people. But the young Russian woman never thought these special powers would bring her true love with a wonderful Chinese man.
Legal concerns over runners' health-risk disclaimer
2009-10-16 08:56:57
The health risk disclaimer Beijing Marathon competitors must sign taking responsibility for any accident caused by previous health issues may not stand up in a Chinese court, it was revealed yesterday.
Advertisers cash in on marathon
2009-10-16 08:53:03
Advertisers have splurged a record 30 million yuan ($4.4 million) on Sunday's Beijing International Marathon, making it the most profitable in its 29-year history.
Three more metro lines to go through Beijing CBD
2009-10-15 11:50:18
At least three more metro lines will be built with stops in Beijing’s Central Business District (CBD) within the next five years, the Beijing Youth Daily reported today, citing comments by Chen Gang, Beijing’s vice mayor.