Casino organizer facing up to 10 years in jail
2010-07-09 09:16:31
Beijing Dongcheng District People's Court has charged Zhao Yan with running a casino, according to the court.
District authorities making moves to implement merger
2010-07-09 09:13:02
A removal truck was waiting in front of the entrance gate of the office building of Chongwen district authority on Thursday afternoon. Officials were in a flurry, packing stuff in offices and selling useless books and documents to waste-collectors.
Third parties set to dictate 'true' property fees from Oct
2010-07-09 09:07:38
A third party property management evaluation system will be introduced in Beijing on Oct 1.
More cops make bars safe during World Cup
2010-07-09 09:05:00
Sanlitun police chief says no major crimes have taken place, but drug-related cases remain rife.
McNuggets ruffle feathers
2010-07-08 09:05:04
McDonald's Chicken McNuggets are under fire in Beijing after an investigation allegedly found its American counterpart contains chemical ingredients that are also used in cosmetics and Silly Putty.
Some businesses beam, others fret as capital cools
2010-07-08 09:01:13
The record-breaking heat wave during the last few days subsided on Wednesday, allowing people to stop hiding indoors with their air conditioners cranked.
More firms join capital's collective bargaining system
2010-07-08 08:53:56
The capital's workforce took another step toward widespread collective bargaining this week when the system was rolled out to more companies.
Govt releases 2010 salary increase guidelines
2010-07-08 08:50:56
The 2010 wage guideline in Beijing was released on Wednesday, stating an average salary jump of 11 percent.
Traffic slowed to a crawl - by old houses
2010-07-07 10:45:36
On a newly-built section of the eight-lane Shuguang West Road in Chaoyang district, the free-flowing traffic suddenly snarls to a halt.
Epidemic predicted to ease when fall arrives
2010-07-07 10:42:39
A doctor from Beijing Youan Hospital said Tuesday the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) would slow from September.
Greenpeace protests against company 'wiping out' tigers
2010-07-07 10:33:08
A protest held by the Greenpeace, called "Save the Tiger, Refuse Breeze", took place at the north Chaoyang branch of the French supermarket chain Auchan.
'High temperature' subsidy doubles
2010-07-07 10:28:52
The Beijing government announced on Tuesday that, starting this month, it will double a 'high-temperature' subsidy for workers in the city whose workplaces are outdoors or hotter than 33 degrees Celsius.