Sea change charts new waters for Chinese elite

2010-05-19 08:02:16

Smooth sailing for Beijingers getting on the water

Credit card fraud cases on the rise

2010-05-19 07:55:51

Authorities should join forces to crack down on fake IDs

Recycler scraps for debris as building waste piles up

2010-05-19 07:55:51

Beijing's only construction waste recycling plant is struggling to acquire raw materials, despite the estimated 40 million tons of such rubble produced annually in the capital.

Plumber executed for killing ex-wife over assets

2010-05-19 07:55:51

Man mutilated victim, got help from new lover to conceal body

UNESCO park costs Fangshan 3b yuan

2010-05-18 09:36:09

More than 3 billion yuan has been spent on the Fangshan Global Geopark by the district government ahead of a mid term review by UNESCO over the park's future.

Tongzhou hardwires plans to be top electronic retailer

2010-05-18 07:52:06

District's business park aims to lure more e-commerce companies

German certificates to give Chinese students job edge

2010-05-18 07:52:06

As many as 440 students will benefit from a newly launched Sino-German cooperative education program, offering opportunities in both Beijing and German markets.

5,000 liaison offices to be closed - but mostly in name

2010-05-17 08:01:47

Despite order to shut down, many offices plan to remain in Beijing

Demolitions unleash fears of abandoned dogs

2010-05-17 08:01:47

As many as 90 percent of the families whose homes will be demolished soon said they have no intention of bringing their dogs to their new homes, according to a study by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).

Authority gives free carwashes to save water

2010-05-17 08:01:47

The Beijing Water Authority issued 36,000 carwash coupons on Saturday to promote water conservation across the service industry.

Old gem gets revamped dreams

2010-05-14 07:55:54

Tradition has been on the menu at Red Capital Club since 1999. This month, the old gem gets a revamp as chef Yang Li adds five dishes to a menu already replete with gastronomic favorites of top leaders (Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Zhu Rongji) and classics from the imperial kitchens.

City's private-sector bookstores in a bind

2010-05-14 07:55:11

Financial struggles and preferences for State shops speak volumes for small retailers