Residents in Beijing have begun to rush to supermarkets and grocery stores to buy salt in the wake of the nuclear catastrophe that is currently gripping Japan. The salt supplies of some stores in the capital was sold out. However, experts have said that ... Read More>>
Following an investigation led by Beijing police from April 20 to May 30, 48 karaoke bars were closed for being involved in prostitution and other illegal activities. Among these were three well-known establishments: Ming Hang, You Tang and China Town. It ... Read More>>
The transportation payment cards used in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei are expected to be merged into one – to make life easier for everyone who spends time moving around the region. Read More>>
The only city that has more museums than Beijing is London, making it the city with the second largest amount of museums in the entire world. Read More>>
Police of Chaoyang Distirct recently reported that they've closed four well-known nightclubs in Beijing – Heaven Earth nightclub, Regal club, Huadu nightclub and Kaifu Guoji club – due to paid female escort services they provide and fire safety ... Read More>>
On March 1, the fuel surcharge for taxis in Beijing was increased from 2 to 3 RMB. The same as before, the surcharge does not apply to rides less than 3 km. Read More>>
Beijing’s Capital Airport now exchanges 29 different currency types, making it the most comprehensive in the country. Read More>>
Starting from 2015, China Agricultural University will start a program to inspect food throughout the cities’ many educational institutions. Read More>>
In Hainan, China's only tropical province, summers are cool and winters are warm. This natural and plentiful tourism resource is perhaps the finest in the country and is undoubtedly the best place to be right now. Every spring, Hainan draws thousands of ... Read More>>
Beijing Subway’s new prices will be implemented on December 28. The new rules are as follows. Read More>>
A new 24-hour duty-free store opened in Beijing's Capital Airport Terminal 2 on November 2. The store, located by the No. 5 baggage claim stocks a variety of cosmetics, tobacco, alcohol, foods and other goods. See also: Beijing Snowfall Breaks Records, City ... Read More>>
For the rest of 2013, Hong Kong Airlines is offering a special online (and mobile app) promotion where if you book your Beijing-Hong Kong flight at least 45 days ahead of time, you’ll only pay 630 RMB. Read More>>
In what appears to have been a major crackdown on drugs, prostitution and crime, a total of 237 foreigners were investigated by Beijing authorities since May. Read More>>
The US embassy pollution data has been blocked during the APEC summit as a result of higher pollution levels than had been hoped. Read More>>
The first phase of renovations, removing the ruins of the burnt building, has begun on the CCTV tower that was ravaged by a fire last year. Last year on February 9th, the new CCTV headquarters, under construction at the time, caught fire unexpectedly. ... Read More>>
Canadian Prime Minister Harper announced that a new deal between Air Canada and Air China means that it is likely that within a few weeks, a direct flight between Beijing and Calgary will be announced. Read More>>
According to the State Council approved “Beijing Overall Urban Planning 2004-2020” policy, the actual resident population of Beijing should be no more than 18 million by 2020. However, by the end of 2010, the actual resident population has ... Read More>>
The transit line servicing the Beijing airport spans a total distance of 28.1 km and has four stations. Since opening, trains have run 15 minutes apart, and a total of 144 trains have been deployed for service each day. Starting July 26th, the wait between ... Read More>>
BHG Market Place, an upscale Taiwanese supermarket that sells a wide selection of imported goods and luxury brands, has opened its biggest Beijing store to date at Huamao Tiandi in the CBD area. Occupying 8,300 sq. m and spread over three floors, the store ... Read More>>
A new store location of the American clothing brand GAP is now open at Beijing Scitech Premium Outlet Mall. Until Nov 7, shoppers can enjoy a discount of 20% off when they purchase 1-2 items, 30% off for 3-4 items, and 40% off for 6 or more items. Getting ... Read More>>
With the arrival of the New Year, many major parks and scenic spots in Beijing have launched various ice and snow related activities or festivals, thus, adding more vitality to this winter. For example, from now to early February in Yuyuantan Park and ... Read More>>
On September 17th, Beijing police announced they had succeeded in cracking four organised prostitution rings, detaining 112 suspected criminals (including 27 foreign prostitutes). Public reporting and early investigations indicated the gangs solicited ... Read More>>
Easy Homes GOHO International Furniture Center opened on North Sihuan Rd in Beijing this April 3rd. The center will serve as home to over hundreds of global luxury furniture brands and is one of the largest shopping centers in Beijing for upscale home ... Read More>>
China's first urban light rail low-speed maglev line, Beijing City Rail S1, started construction on December 28th and will begin trail operations in 2012. Formal operations are expected to begin by 2016. Beijing’s S1 Line’s starting point will ... Read More>>