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The 17th Beijing International Books Fair has Kicked Off

Aug 30 - Sep 03, 2010 at China International Exhibition Center
The 17th Beijing International Books Fair has Kicked Off

The 17th Beijing International Books Fair (BIBF) has kicked off at the China International Exhibition Center at 9:00 since August 30th. Read More>>

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Special Beijing Hutongs Hold 789 Arts & Culture Festival

Aug 27 - Sep 03, 2010 at Wudaoying Hutong, Fangjia Hutong and Guozijian Street in Beijing
Special Beijing Hutongs Hold 789 Arts & Culture Festival

The first 789 Arts & Culture Festival kicked off in Beijing on August 27th. Read More>>

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Foreign Diamond Thief on the Run in Beijing

Sep 02, 2010
Foreign Diamond Thief on the Run in Beijing

Robber makes a run for it with a 2 million RMB Tiffany & Co. diamond ring in Wangfujing, Beijing on August 27th. Read More>>

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Zhongguancun Airport Shuttle to Shorten Wait Time Between Buses

Aug 31, 2010
Zhongguancun Airport Shuttle to Shorten Wait Time Between Buses

Starting from August 25th, waiting time between buses for the Zhongguancun Line of the airport shuttle service will be shortened from 30 minutes to 15mintues. Read More>>

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Beijing Metro Fangshan Line Starts Trial Operations August 28th

Aug 31, 2010
Beijing Metro Fangshan Line Starts Trial Operations August 28th

Beijing Metro’s Fangshan Line, scheduled to open to traffic by the end of this year, kicked off a three-month trial operation period on August 28th. Read More>>

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Forecast Says Autumn is Near, Daytime Temps Average 23℃ This Week

Aug 30, 2010
Forecast Says Autumn is Near, Daytime Temps Average 23℃ This Week

The weather bureau has released its latest forecast for the week starting August 30th. Read More>>

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1st Beijing Sport Accord Combat Games to Kick Off August 28th

Aug 28 - Sep 04, 2010 at Various Venues in Beijing
1<sup>st</sup> Beijing Sport Accord Combat Games to Kick Off August 28<sup>th</sup>

The 1st Beijing Sport Accord Combat Games will be held from August 28th to September 4th. Read More>>

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Beijing to Have 3D Express Coach in 2011

Aug 26, 2010
Beijing to Have 3D Express Coach in 2011

Te first batch of 3D Express Coaches could be expected to start operations in Beijing by July of 2011. Read More>>

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2010 Autumn Beijing International Marathon

Oct 24, 2010 at The race begins in Tiananmen Square
2010 Autumn Beijing International Marathon

The 2010 Beijing International Marathon will take place on October 24th. Read More>>

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80,000 Entertainment Center Employees Issued IC Employment Cards in Beijing

Aug 23, 2010
80,000 Entertainment Center Employees Issued IC Employment Cards in Beijing

Beijing police are requiring all employees at bars, clubs and other entertainment centers register for IC cards. Those without the cards cannot work legally. Read More>>

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Hotel in Beijing’s Tallest Skyscraper Opens for Business

Aug 19, 2010
Hotel in Beijing’s Tallest Skyscraper Opens for Business

Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, the 330m China World Trade Center III, opened officially on August 17th. Read More>>

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Three State-Run Hospitals in Beijing Included in Direct Billing Arrangements with Bupa

Aug 17, 2010
Three State-Run Hospitals in Beijing Included in Direct Billing Arrangements with Bupa

As of August 11th, three state-run hospitals in Beijing are recognized by Bupa, the British health insurer, as internationally qualified healthcare providers. Read More>>

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Beijing-Shanghai Train Time Shortened to Less Than 10 Hours

Aug 16, 2010
Beijing-Shanghai Train Time Shortened to Less Than 10 Hours

Many trains servicing Beijing, Shanghai and other nearby major cities have been transferred to new high speed rail lines, meaning faster trip times, and new train schedules. Read More>>

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Renovations Begin on Burnt CCTV Tower

Aug 13, 2010
Renovations Begin on Burnt CCTV Tower

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. Read More>>

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Beijing Pinggu District to Build a “Valley of Music” for Talented Musicians

Aug 12, 2010
Beijing Pinggu District to Build a “Valley of Music” for Talented Musicians

China’s first comprehensive base for the development of the international music industry will be built in Pinggu District. Read More>>

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WBO Pro Boxing Championship Begins in Beijing this September

WBO Pro Boxing Championship Begins in Beijing this September

The WBO Professional Boxing Championship will be held at the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, beginning September 18th. Read More>>

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Max Star Music Festival to be Held August 16th to 22nd at Ditan Park

Aug 16 - Aug 22, 2010 16:00 - 22:00 at Ditan Park 地坛公园
Max Star Music Festival to be Held August 16th to 22nd at Ditan Park

The first Max Star Music Festival will be held at Ditan Park from August 16th to the 22nd. Read More>>

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1,000 Free Bike Rental Spots Planned for Beijing

Aug 09, 2010
1,000 Free Bike Rental Spots Planned for Beijing

Beijing has plans to set up 500 free rental spots with over 20,000 bikes around the city next year. Read More>>