Zhang Huan, one of the most recognizable Chinese names in Western art, turns his interests to incense ash
Back in the early 1990s, Zhao Hui was a person who drank instant coffee and believed coffee beans were almost the same as soybeans.
Zakumi, the mascot for the 2010 World Cup, is striking a chord with shoppers in the capital but buyers are being warned to defend against imitators as substitutes come into play online.
The first online reality show in China, which will feature the lives of 16 football fans during the World Cup, has attracted interest from almost 800 people who would like to take part.
A Peruvian-born French citizen living in China, artist Martin Salazaar, has tapped into his multicultural background and merged the themes of real life and mythology to produce his latest collection of art.
In apartment 2108, there's a small second-hand book market. It seems nothing special but the dozens of rainbow-colored signs decorating the room offer some clues to the uniqueness of the event.
Zhang Ziwei, 17, shares her fashionable exploration with METRO's Xu Fan.
Fariba Laiberte moved to Beijing to cut her first album, resolute in her belief that there would be more possibilities in the Chinese capital.
Demand for Canadian lobsters in Beijing has increased substantially over the past two years, thanks partially to the global financial crisis.
One of the most beautiful and visited areas of Beijing will be protected from major development after a decision by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Planning.
A-ya switches to Beijing television market after leaving a top Taiwan variety show, writes METRO's Li Jing.
Hailed as one of China's sexiest actresses, Song Jia dismissed praise for her looks with the statement: "Women can't be sexy in their 20s. They are not mature enough".