Entrepreneurs flourish during crisis

2009-12-14 14:19:58

More than 30 percent of people aged between 18 and 40 want to open their own business in the next three years, a survey found.

New pricing guidelines for airport

2009-12-14 14:18:33

Travelers who buy products at Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) can now get a refund in 30 days instead of seven days.

Korean family awarded refund

2009-12-14 09:25:08

A Korean family that pulled two of its children out of a Beijing international school because of the global financial crisis will be refunded half of the 36,000 yuan deposit, a court has ruled.

MBA fees jump as students increase

2009-12-14 08:50:19

Top business schools in Beijing have raised their tuition fees by as much as 30 percent, as the city's universities respond to an steady increase in the number of MBA applicants.

Confucius opens path for martial arts display

2009-12-14 08:27:08

For one 26-year-old Iranian woman, Confucius has given her a new way to display her skill at martial arts.

Hooters girls

2009-12-11 09:59:49

Cookie has been working at Hooters since it opened up in September 2007. She was among the first of Beijing's Hooters girls, an Eastern version of the iconic American waitresses known for their provocative dress and lively service

Homeowners reject water price hike

2009-12-11 09:50:42

Not a single household in a survey of 250 from 21 communities in Haidian district agrees with a government proposal to immediately raise the price of water by 0.90 yuan to 4.60 yuan per cu m next year.

Questions raised over safety of uniforms

2009-12-11 09:39:33

School uniforms produced by two Beijing companies and used by some major schools can lead to cancer or cause skin rashes, the city's quality supervision bureau said.

Heavy fog shrouds N China, disrupting traffic

2009-12-10 15:05:12

Heavy fog enveloped Beijing and other north China provinces Thursday, causing flight delays and highway closures.

Renaissance of small stage

2009-12-10 09:40:25

"Small theater is a place with soul. When the light goes dark, people just forget everything but get easily involved by what's on the stage," said Li Hui, general manager of Honeycomb Theater in Dongcheng district.

US filmmaker to direct amateur spring gala

2009-12-10 09:23:10

A Chinese American filmmaker will direct the 2010 Shanzhai (copycat) Spring Festival Gala Party, but will not be paid for his work, the show's producer said yesterday.

Toxic gas kills woman

2009-12-10 09:13:09

A woman died and her boyfriend is in hospital after the pair apparently inhaled toxic gas from a nearby boiler in Beiwalu, Haidian district, the Beijing Evening News reported.