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Beijing lowers subway price
Hundreds of thousands of Beijing commuters use the subway everyday, and soon there may be more. That's because Beijing subway commuters are now enjoying the lowest subway fare in China. |
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National Grand Theater
Beijing's futuristic National Grand Theater is undergoing a 23-show test run. Designer Paul Andreu is on hand to fine-tune the theater's facilities, before its official opening at the end of the year. |
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China win table tennis World Team Cup
China took both the women's and the men's table tennis team crowns at the Magdeburg World Team Cup on October 7, 2007. |
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Twins festival opens in Beijing
Over three hundred pairs of twins from a dozen provinces have gathered in Beijing for a twins' festival. The event has attracted siblings ranging in age from sixty plus to less than six months old. |
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Lang Lang performs 'Yellow River'
Pianist Lang Lang has joined hands with the China Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra to perform the inspiring piano concerto "Yellow River". |
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National Indoor Stadium ready for testing
With just over 9 months to the 2008 Olympics, all the venues are entering their last stages of construction. The National Indoor Stadium is also receiving some final touches. |
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Over 100,000 volunteers being trained for Games
Being a volunteer is a direct way for ordinary people to participate in the Olympic Games. Now with only just over 300 days to go, over 100,000 volunteers are receiving all kinds of training to get ready for the Games. |
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Peng upsets Hingis at China Open
Former World No. 1 Martina Hingis suffers a surprise 5-7, 1-6 defeat to Chinese Peng Shuai (in red) at the second round of the China Open, September 19, 2007. |
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