China's monthly passenger vehicle sales continued to decline in May, bringing the risk of a glut to vehicle producers after they aggressively expanded production capacity in response to last year's unexpected market boom.

Beijingers have the longest commutes of any city dwellers in China, spending an average of one hour to and from work, according to a study released on Saturday.

Over the past few years, an army of workers has been spending 10-12 hours each day under the city, working feverishly to expand Beijing's subway system.

The government has signaled that it will "gradually" levy tax on holding of property.

Forget lining up at banks, the phone company or other retail outlets to pay your bills. In China, the future of paying your bills easily from the comfort of your own home may well have arrived.