The capital gets quizzical
2009-09-24 08:44:05
How the popular pass time made its way to Beijing is unclear, but several bar owners in the city agree that Frank Siegel, boss of Sequoia Cafe in Jianguomen, was one of the pioneers.
58 nabbed as Beijing police gear up security
2009-09-23 15:56:18
Beijing police said on Tuesday that they have detained 58 suspects from the wanted list so far this month, after regular inspections of local hotels, the Beijing News reported Wednesday.
Olympic Park resume security checks
2009-09-23 15:46:20
The Olympic Park will resume security checks from Oct 1. Those who carry bags will need to go through the checks, the administrators of the park said on Tuesday.
Air China captain reflects on career
2009-09-23 09:16:07
Air China captain reflects on his soaring career and the rocketing growth of the company.
Paternity test reveals secrets
2009-09-23 08:51:27
A leading Beijing paternity testing center says up to 30 percent of tested men were not the biological fathers of their children.
Police warn drunk drivers
2009-09-23 08:48:48
The number of drunken drivers in the capital is expected to surge in the lead up to National Day, and police are warning offenders will be severely punished.
Great idea sells like hot cakes
2009-09-23 08:44:57
With Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, Li Haiying had a "brilliant idea" and decided to sell her own moon cakes online. It appears she could not have picked a better business idea.
The Divine Miss M
2009-09-23 08:43:05
After years of planning, and during the hectic 60th anniversary preparations, restaurateur Michelle Garnaut has opened Capital M in Beijing.
Expats leap at parade opportunity
2009-09-23 07:39:01
For nearly 200 expats taking part in the Beijing parade that will pass the country's leaders next to Tian'anmen Square, National Day offers the opportunity of a lifetime.
New subway line to open before Oct. 1
2009-09-22 15:58:34
Beijing is to open a new subway line ahead of Oct. 1, the National Day of the People's Republic of China, said the city's transport authorities.
Dragons in full throttle
2009-09-22 09:15:16
Bikers with the Beijing Dragons assemble every Sunday to explore small towns and rolling mountains on city outskirts.
City's friendliest cabbie
2009-09-22 08:57:20
Dou Keying's taxi looks a lot smarter than the average cab. The 51 year-old Beijinger has decorated his Citroen Elysee with little accessories - a St Mary pendant from France hangs from his rearview mirror, a glass bottle of colorful stones from Spain lies next to the steering wheel and he sports a leather key ring with a Genghis Khan print all the way from Mongolia.