PhD students see books turn black
2010-01-27 09:39:31
More than 40,000 PhD candidates attending 35 universities in Beijing should find it a little easier to concentrate on their studies this year after learning they will benefit from the sharpest increase in stipends for 30 years.
Peking Opera hopes to resonate with UNESCO
2010-01-27 09:02:27
Peking Opera is "very likely" to be included on the World Intangible Cultural Heritage list this year, the president of the Peking Opera Troupe told METRO yesterday.
Funding comes alight for emergency service
2010-01-26 09:09:38
As much as 900 million yuan has been assigned to Beijing to strengthen its fire-fighting capability, one year on from a dramatic blaze at the iconic CCTV complex.
New permits expected to improve lives of migrants
2010-01-26 09:04:24
Migrant workers and skilled workers are expected to benefit from a change in the resident permit system in Beijing, an expert said.
Love trinkets shelved at new sorrow store
2010-01-25 11:05:28
Memories of love might be an issue for jilted partners worldwide, but one man in Beijing has found a profitable way to keep them alive without upsetting new relationships. And business is booming.
Beijing to loosen control on one-child policy
2010-01-25 10:59:12
Couples in Beijing may be allowed to have a second child even if their spouse has siblings, the Beijing News reported today.
Dogs to be banned from areas of city
2010-01-25 10:32:25
A proposal to forbid dogs from certain areas of Beijing to reduce noise pollution and animal waste is being labeled as "animal abuse" by an NGO.
Jian Wai SOHO dispute takes on new twist
2010-01-25 09:56:44
Seven property owners selected from around 1,400 households in the premium Jian Wai SOHO complex will today begin work on setting up an owners' committee that will represent all owners in complicated economic conflicts with property management companies.
Model contest raising awareness of cancer
2010-01-25 09:54:21
Fourteen foreign beauties competing for the title of Miss Laowai China 2010 called Saturday for more awareness on breast cancer in China.
Addicts get leg up in their drug battle
2010-01-25 09:49:08
Outdoor facilities to be built for drug users in city's big rehabilitation center
UK luxury car brand opens up huge store
2010-01-25 09:47:23
Luxury carmaker Aston Martin launched its flagship store in Beijing yesterday evening in a push to increase its presence in the premier Asian market.
Violent dad jailed after whipping girl to death
2010-01-22 10:38:36
A migrant worker from Sichuan province who beat his 12-year-old daughter to death last year was sentenced to 10 years in jail, Tongzhou district court ruled Thursday.