Fees touted as possible gridlock breakers
2010-08-10 09:18:27
With congestion now part of daily life in the capital and the number of vehicles growing exponentially every week, the debate about whether congestion fees are the answer has again been sparked.
Sky-high prices push foreigners to suburbs
2010-08-10 09:13:05
A small community of expatriates has emerged in Beijing's growing northern suburbs attracted by low rents and spacious apartments.
Beijingers feel drawn to open road
2010-08-09 07:57:24
The biggest recreational vehicle (RV) and camping rally in China took place in Beijing's Fangshan district over the weekend, attracting more than 100 RVs and their owners.
Scam targets single women
2010-08-09 07:57:24
A man who claimed to be with the Hong Kong Jockey Club allegedly duped five Beijingers out of 470,000 yuan, according to Beijing Times.
Calendar makes big day out of Aug 6
2010-08-09 07:57:24
Hundreds of Beijing couples were celebrating their weddings on Sunday with lavish parties because Aug 8 is an auspicious date but they had to be creative in registering their unions as wedding registration offices were closed.
Alleged fraudster held over elaborate e-mail con
2010-08-05 09:23:18
An African man is in custody after allegedly trying to dupe a local out of 100,000 yuan.
Foreign au pairs part of the family
2010-08-05 09:16:26
With no knowledge of the Chinese language and no second thoughts, Javier Cantu boarded a flight to Beijing.
Maglev line no health risk: Report
2010-08-04 09:18:42
The proposed magnetic train line through Mentougou district in West Beijing - the so-called S1 Line - will not pose a threat to people living along the route, according to the latest environmental evaluation report released.
Illegal sand-mining gang is jailed
2010-08-04 09:13:12
The No 2 Intermediate People's Court of Beijing pronounced sentence on a gang of 18 illegal sand miners led by a pair of brothers named Wang Xiaolei and Wang Hui from Northeastern Beijing's Miyun county on Tuesday evening.
Embassy backing play with a moral
2010-08-03 09:10:02
The Beijing Playhouse is being sponsored by the US embassy for its next production - a classic play that reminds us of what is really important in life.
Airport's crimes grounded by police
2010-08-03 09:10:02
The police at Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) announced a successful first month in their seven-month crackdown on offences at the airport.
Legal and safe out-door pools needed by Beijingers
2010-08-02 19:26:48
Beijingers should be able to cool their heels in legal outdoor natural swimming pools as soon as next summer, officers with Beijing Water Authority told METRO on Monday.