Overseas universities vie for Chinese talent
2011-10-17 14:56:36
About 2,000 representatives of more than 500 higher education institutions from 36 countries and regions promoted their educationa programs at the China International Education Expo, sponsored by by the China Education Association for International Exchange, in Beijing on Oct 15.
Tollways overloaded with debt
2011-10-17 08:27:02
Traffic authorities in the capital said on Saturday the city's toll roads are still in heavy debt, as one-third of the tolls collected from highways were paid as interest to creditors.
Beijing residents face rising cancer threat
2011-10-12 07:30:10
About 105 people were diagnosed with cancer every day in the capital last year, with the disease responsible for one in four deaths, a recent study shows.
Transport data raise privacy concerns
2011-10-11 07:25:28
Modern technology may be allowing someone who has not even followed you to know exactly where you have been.
Tired of wait for license? Try renting one
2011-10-11 07:41:52
Aspirants to car ownership are resorting to renting license plates after becoming weary of trying to win a plate through the capital city's lottery system.
Govt bodies flunk 'transparency' test
2011-09-29 08:05:25
On a recent test meant to gauge the transparency of government agencies, 35 out of the State Council's 43 departments received failing grades.
Gold ATM activated, but not for long
2011-09-27 08:11:06
China's first ATM dispensing gold bars and coins was switched on this weekend and then swiftly switched back off again.
Films lined up for a sparkling new dimension
2011-09-26 07:04:54
One of the world's brightest minds aims to bring to the world a new, advanced three-dimensional image technology that will leave other such technology in the shadows.
Beijing rewards tip-offs about food hazards
2011-09-23 07:07:31
The capital's food safety watchdog is offering large rewards to informants who expose hazards and scandals, it was announced on Thursday.
Patient's knife attack raises security fears
2011-09-22 07:40:48
The recent stabbing at Beijing Tongren Hospital of a surgeon by a former patient has raised concerns over the safety of medical staff members.
'Playboy' faces gun charge after clash
2011-09-20 07:08:21
A real estate developer known as one of the "capital playboys" has been charged with firearm offenses following a nighttime showdown with a rival.
Police identify 112 suspects in sex trade
2011-09-19 06:45:45
A total of 112 suspects, including 27 foreign women, were identified by Beijing police as allegedly being involved in the sex trade in early September, authorities said on Saturday.