'Medical city' comes to life
2011-11-08 08:02:01
A planned "medical city" for east Beijing's Tongzhou district is eyeing the growing demand for high-quality medical services and has set a goal of becoming a medical tourism site.
Clearing the air an arduous task
2011-11-07 08:00:47
Many restaurants are seriously polluted by tobacco smoke despite a national smoking ban.
Beijing under pressure to tighten air monitoring
2011-11-07 06:25:27
Real estate tycoon Pan Shiyi on Sunday joined a growing group of media and public intellectuals to call for using tighter monitoring standards to rein in Beijing's air pollution.
Electric taxis to triple in Beijing next year
2011-11-06 22:30:26
Beijing will increase the number of its fleet of electric taxis from 50 to 150 by May 2012, said an official from Yanqing, a county in northwestern Beijing where an electric car pilot operation is underway.
Inclusion central to Beijing's spirit
2011-11-04 08:36:53
Patriotism, innovation, inclusion and social morals, this group of words is what residents in the capital feel best sums up this bustling metropolis.
Officials say Beijing's free Wi-Fi will be safe
2011-10-31 08:09:12
The capital's free Wi-Fi service, to be launched in a number of areas, is safe, officials said, amid fears that personal information and privacy may be compromised.
Beijing enhance environment for green cars
2011-10-28 07:25:11
Beijing plans to build the best environment for the development of new energy vehicles in China, according to a statement released Thursday.
Beijing sets up general aviation manufacturing firm
2011-10-26 06:53:17
Beijing set up its first general aviation manufacturing company on Tuesday in order to launch research and development, manufacturing as well as sales and operation.
City govt tightens approval of overseas trips
2011-10-24 08:19:08
Beijing municipality has taken steps to strengthen the supervision of programs that use public funds to send officials and government workers overseas for training.
Heavy fog dampens Beijing's blue sky ambition
2011-10-22 17:29:02
Heavy fog hung over Beijing for the fourth consecutive day Saturday, with five interprovincial expressways closed and bumper-to-bumper traffic on urban roads.
Capital could have desalinated water from Bohai in 5 years
2011-10-21 07:49:59
Desalinated seawater may be available for residents of the capital within five years and become a main supply source in efforts to deal with the water shortage.
Green light for electric car plates in Beijing
2011-10-18 14:46:05
Individuals buying electric cars in Beijing will receive a license plate immediately.