Making the cut for dragon's day
2011-02-28 07:46:19
As the legendary dragon prepares to raise its head, Beijing hair salons are being bombarded with bookings by citizens searching for good luck.
Beijing to control traffic flow during meeting
2011-02-27 07:41:46
Traffic authorities in Beijing said Saturday that temporary restriction measures would soon be imposed on vehicles with out-of-town licenses, as the city ramped up preparations for the upcoming top legislative meeting in March.
Broke gamblers snatched child for cash
2011-02-24 07:54:04
Two desperate gamblers who turned to child trafficking after losing all their money were among a gang of seven who appeared at Haidian district court on Wednesday.
Prosecutors target data thieves
2011-02-23 07:47:31
Four to face trial for trading personal details; telecoms staff leaks blamed
Parents foot extra pre-school fees
2011-02-22 07:56:22
Private kindergartens will increase fees for meals and transport by as much as 50 percent this semester, parents have discovered.
List aims to reverse drivers' bad habits
2011-02-21 07:37:58
A new ploy by transport chiefs to tame Beijing's unruly road users may be too soft to curb the behavior of most motorists, experts told METRO on Sunday.
All children to get free health check-ups
2011-02-18 15:10:41
Children who do not have a Beijing hukou, residency permit, will receive free physical examinations throughout 2011, said Mao Yu, deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Health Bureau.
History behind the tradition
2011-02-17 08:20:24
The act of solving lantern riddles dates back more than 2,000 years, chiefly as a pleasure for the educated classes. Wang Qian, a riddle master, said the hobby reached its peak in the Song Dynasty (960-1279) when people from all walks of life took part, mostly during Lantern Festival.
Time for traditional treats
2011-02-17 08:20:24
Lantern Festival is one of the many traditional Spring Festival customs that has to do with eating.
Capsule inventor unveils studio design
2011-02-17 08:20:24
Huang Rixin, the 80-year-old inventor, has unveiled the designs for his fifth generation of capsule apartments for young migrant workers.
Migrant buyers blocked by tough new property policy
2011-02-17 08:20:24
Millions of migrant families in Beijing will be blocked from owning their own homes under strict new regulations aimed at cooling the capital's property market.
CCTV axe magician's goldfish trick from festival showcase
2011-02-16 07:56:13
Executives at China Central Television have assured viewers that no live animal acts will feature in its annual Lantern Festival show after a protest by animal protection groups.