Fireworks stores explode into life

2010-02-08 10:15:47

Beijingers were fired up about fireworks yesterday when 671 licensed pyrotechnics suppliers opened for business within the Fifth Ring Road.

Taiwan tales take stage to curious Beijingers

2010-02-08 09:51:26

A play from Taiwan, which depicts a village inhabited by the families of Kuomintang soldiers, has opened a window for Beijingers to understand an essential part of the history of Taiwan.

Golden year coming for museums

2010-02-08 09:16:21

Capital set to build new venues and update old ones inbid to satisfy demand

More money dealers as city becomes international

2010-02-05 11:09:45

Four companies open in Beijing to conduct foreign exchange business

Jail stands for bogus director for pimping

2010-02-04 09:31:54

An appeal court upheld the 10-year sentence of a man who opened a film studio to trick movie hopefuls into prostitution.

Fire causes South Third Ring Road chaos

2010-02-04 09:27:23

A massive blaze brought chaos to the Third Ring Road yesterday morning, jamming traffic for two hours.

Illegal fireworks sales ablaze

2010-02-04 09:16:03

Illegal fireworks are still being sold in Daxing district ahead of the government's authorized period of sale, despite a crackdown on Monday.

Tainted melamine tableware back in city supermarkets

2010-02-03 09:12:47

Poisonous ingredients detected from bowls sold in Beijing's chain stores

Father tethers two-year-old after losing his daughter

2010-02-03 08:59:16

An unlicensed motorbike taxi driver who put his two-year-old son on a chain outside a shopping mall while he was at work in Fangshan district has refused to accept aid from the local government.

Credit system to benefit students in job hunting

2010-02-03 08:49:57

Universities to offer degree programs ranging from three to six years

Beijing doubles parking fees to ease downtown traffic

2010-02-02 17:31:28

Beijing will double daytime parking fees in downtown areas from April 1 in order to curb traffic congestion, said the municipal planning authority Tuesday.

Top bidder stripped of villa land contract

2010-02-02 10:10:56

The Beijing municipal government has torn up a commercial residential land contract that set the record last year as the most expensive residential land in Beijing.