Traditional artisans find it hard to carve out a future
2010-11-04 08:05:33
Traditional Chinese craftsmanship in Beijing could disappear, even though the government has been trying hard to help it develop and prosper.
Hard line for soft concrete
2010-11-03 08:21:49
More supervision after buildings condemned for shoddy materials
Hebei to build three new cities around Beijing
2010-11-02 06:24:47
Hebei province plans to build three new cities, Jingdong (which means east of Beijing), Jingnan (south of Beijing) and Jingbei (north of Beijing), China National Radio reported.
Help offered to newly rich
2010-11-01 07:32:35
Farmers who were compensated for relocation get valuable assistance
Women eager to join up
2010-10-28 08:21:53
Women wanting to join the military will have to jump through more hoops this year, according to the Beijing municipal recruitment office.
Early heat wishful thinking
2010-10-27 08:15:19
Heating in Beijing is unlikely to be turned on early this year as three local government departments agreed on Tuesday that the weather is unlikely to drop below 5 C before November.
City digs in to save trees
2010-10-26 08:03:08
While old trees in Beijing are getting treatment as part of the city's rejuvenation program, experts are expressing concern about the effects of environmental degradation on the city's most ancient residents.
Mixed feelings about running in the rain
2010-10-25 08:00:06
Marathon a success despite the cold temperatures and wet weather
Dogs' plight stuns woman
2010-10-21 08:29:32
Pets heading for dinner table prompts Beijinger to take action
Luck runs out for '4' on plates
2010-10-20 08:23:29
A move by Beijing's traffic management bureau to stop issuing car license plates bearing the "unlucky" number "4" has been greeted with a mixed response.
Marathon is proving to be a real winner
2010-10-19 07:58:32
People wanting to take part in Sunday's Beijing Marathon had to be quick out of the starting blocks this year because the race is now so popular that all spaces were snapped up by Sept 10 - a month earlier than last year.