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  • Storms hard to predict, expert says

    2011-07-03 22:42

    The capital's meteorological authority admitted on Saturday that it doesn't have a great record when it comes to predicting rainstorms but insisted the quality of weather forecasting in China in general is pretty good.

  • Beijing police raid salons, parlors

    2011-07-01 07:56

    The public security bureau of Chaoyang district on Thursday raided 14 hair salons and foot massage parlors for allegedly providing prostitution services and other crimes.

  • Authorities quiet about car restrictions report

    2011-06-29 08:21

    The capital's restriction of car purchases has been a controversial subject since it was introduced in January. Now, concern about the impact of the policy on the auto industry has prompted the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) to send a report to the State Council, asking for the end of car purchase limits in Beijing, the National Business Daily reported on Friday.

  • Beijing to develop 42 new suburban towns

    2011-06-29 08:19

    The capital is to raise 10 billion yuan ($1.55 billion) during the next decade to tap the diverse potential of 42 underdeveloped suburban towns, according to the Beijing Municipal Commission of Development and Reform.

  • City's second airport to be ready by 2017

    2011-06-22 08:19

    A new airport in the capital city, which will handle soaring passenger traffic in and out of the booming metropolis, is expected to be completed by October 2017, an airline source told the Beijing News.

  • Breach of privacy as students' details for sale online

    2011-06-21 07:53

    Private information about elementary and secondary school students and their families is for sale online, which legal experts say constitutes an invasion of privacy.

  • Five suspected over data leaks

    2011-06-21 07:45

    A Beijing procurator confirmed on Monday that five people are under judicial investigation for leaking key economic data before its official release.

  • Hukou limit on new graduates to direct talent

    2011-06-17 07:36

    BEIJING - In a move to relieve the city's population pressure, Beijing will introduce stricter restrictions on hukou, the permanent residency permit, for college graduates this year, a senior official said.

  • Police to crack down on illegal hair salons

    2011-06-17 07:36

    Beijing - The city's police department announced on Thursday that it will begin a special action against illegal hair salons and foot massage shops, especially those engaged in prostitution and other crimes.

  • Woman detained for selling out-of-date ham to restaurants

    2011-06-17 07:36

    BEIJING - A woman, who sold expired food to small restaurants, was detained by the commerce authority in Daxing district on Thursday.

  • Temporary exit of Centro

    2011-06-16 15:21

    Marking a special occasion in Centro's history, June 11 brought Centro's three day going-away party to a summit high, creating a new milestone in Beijing's nightlife scene.

  • Disney's fury at Mickey scam

    2011-06-09 08:23

    Hollywood giant Disney will launch a probe into unlicensed performers dressing as its most famous characters to extort cash from tourists outside the Bird's Nest stadium.

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