Riders fired up about bullet train

2010-07-30 07:49:24

Two years ago, on Aug 1, shiny bullet trains began to rocket like streaks of lightning between Beijing and Tianjin.

Real life lessons for spoilt children

2010-07-29 07:51:35

A series of accidents and injuries among young students has worried parents recently and since schools have now closed for the summer, many parents fear that the only security gate protecting their children is gone.

Blazing cars spark new policy interest

2010-07-29 07:51:35

With several high-profile auto fires in the news recently, car drivers are being reminded of the importance of insuring themselves against such a disaster.

Freewheeling acrobat peddles love of bikes

2010-07-29 07:48:43

Merely peddling her bike from A to B isn't enough for Ines Brunn.

Actor 'Little octopus' says We Can

2010-07-29 07:48:43

Wen Zhang, who has rebellious tattoos on his leg and is father of a 2-year-old baby, surprised many people when he won the role of a 21-year-old autistic man in the literary film Ocean Heaven, which is action star Jet Li's first movie without martial arts scenes.

Parents set to suck up baby formula price hike

2010-07-27 07:58:22

Baby formula prices are likely to hit record highs when a proposed overhaul of customs regulations affecting the product comes into effect.

Experts warn about fake travel agencies

2010-07-27 07:58:22

Travelers in Beijing should be cautious about choosing travel agencies, warned experts.

Driven by a love of buses

2010-07-27 07:51:00

Men love cars. It is almost an instinct and, usually, the fancier the better. But for Wang Jinqi, a high school student who has just turned 16, the love affair has started earlier than it does for most - and on a much larger scale.

Nonprofit leader strives to help elderly Chinese people

2010-07-27 07:51:00

Wang Xiaoyan always wanted to make life better for others. Armed with a master's of business administration degree and experience working in corporate America, she felt she was equipped to help China, her mother country, create a fairer and just society.

Author's advice to achieve A Complaint Free World

2010-07-26 16:20:17

Will Bowen, the author of A Complaint Free World, the worldwide bestseller that moved millions of Chinese people, recently came to Beijing to share more of his success theory.

Becoming an amateur musician again

2010-07-26 16:18:27

Russian professional Maria Nauen inspires new talent in Beijing.

Exhibits highlight students' art

2010-07-26 16:13:44

The emerging maturity of young artists is the theme of this year's showcase of student artists from all over China at the Today Art Museum.