Subsidies to disadvantaged college students
2011-08-19 08:39:06
To help rural youngsters hampered by financial difficulties, Tsinghua University assigned staff members to collect information on potential university students through the media and the Internet.
Change in rules to help children return to class
2011-08-19 08:24:28
Public schools are opening their doors to thousands of pupils left stranded by the latest campaign to close unsafe and unlicensed classrooms.
4 missing after helicopter falls into reservoir
2011-08-17 13:54:32
One person was rescued and four are still missing after a police helicopter fell into the Miyun Reservoir while returning from a rescue training drill in the mountains of Beijing's Miyun county Wednesday morning.
Beijing's stranded students still wait
2011-08-17 08:23:00
The 1,400 pupils of Hongxing Zidi Primary School in Beijing have been struggling to find a classroom to take them in since bulldozers tore down their old one on Aug 9.
Public gets peek at spending
2011-08-16 08:20:57
Beijing municipal government departments published details of their spending on overseas trips, official vehicles and receptions online on Monday.
Govt fosters female power
2011-08-15 08:27:11
The number of women in authority will be boosted over the next five years as part of package of measures to improve gender equality in the capital.
Beijing to upgrade more public restrooms
2011-08-12 20:20:29
Authorities in Beijing will earmark 10 million yuan ($1.56 million) this year to renovate 62 public restrooms in tourist attractions, a tourism official said Friday.
Disappearing snacks bid to get on hit list
2011-08-12 08:10:33
Traditional Beijing snacks are expected to be included on the city's intangible cultural heritage list as part of its bid to better protect and promote the disappearing ancient delicacies.
Not a green and fair way to use water resources
2011-08-10 08:25:32
Golf courses have been reported using ground water to irrigate their greens every day, arousing further concerns about the city's water resources.
Official health experts named to prevent cons
2011-08-10 08:23:57
The Beijing Health Bureau lists team of 251 recommended specialists to provide genuine medical advice to the public.
Pork price rises hit fall custom
2011-08-09 07:45:08
Monday marked the 1st day of autumn, according to the Chinese lunar calendar, a time when people traditionally try to boost their weight ahead of the winter.
Residents get help with the law
2011-08-09 07:45:08
Established on Aug 5 guided by Beijing Justice Bureau, the "legal family" is a volunteer team made up of 24,000 who provide legal advice and assistance.