Life in Beijing
Beijing's boutique bookstores
China Plus has visited several popular bookstores around Beijing recently to discover how they're catering to customers in today's online lifestyle.
Beijing Tianjin and Hebei jointly promote the development of sports
In order to promote collaborative development of sports in the areas of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, a memorandum was signed in Beijing on Dec. 22.
Beijing improves travelling experiences of commuters
Roughly 600 kilometres of sidewalks and cycling lanes have been repaired or improved in Beijing in 2017 .
Beijing gives green light for self-driving car road tests
Beijing traffic authorities have given the green light for road tests of self-driving cars in an effort to foster the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for mobility.
NRDC report evaluates most Chinese cities ‘walkable’
A latest report shows 95% of Chinese cities score highly on measures of walkability, how easy it is for pedestrians to get around during their daily lives.
Beijing removes 14,000 signs to declutter urban environment
About 14,000 signs have been removed from rooftops to create a "better urban public space environment" in Beijing, the city management authority said on Dec. 8.
Beijing absorbs sponge city ideas
Beijing is collaborating with the US state of Wisconsin to build a "sponge city" by creating an ecological circle, from the removal of water to its sustainable return to nature.
Beijing's PM2.5 density down 13.4 pc
The average density of PM2.5 in Beijing from January to November was 58 micrograms per cubic meter, down 13.4 percent year on year, the municipal environment authority said Friday.
Beijing air pollution notably reduced in winter: environment minister
Air pollution has been notably reduced in Beijing, especially during the winter months, and the city is likely to meet its smog control target of the year, a cabinet minister said Saturday.
Beijing bans fireworks in city proper
Beijing authorities have passed a regulation that bans fireworks in the city proper in light of heavy air pollution and casualties caused by fireworks in recent years.
Forbidden City screens VR 4D immersive film
The Forbidden City, officially called the Palace Museum, has recently screened a film using VR technology that allows visitors to feel as if they're walking into the famous landmark during ancient times, reports People's Daily.
Jing Boran Wins Best Actor Award at NetEase awards ceremony
Chinese A-list star Jing Boran has recently been granted the Best Actor Award at the 2017 VIVO NetEase Attitude Awards ceremony.
Kungfu actor Wu Jing casts in comedian Guo Degang's directorial debut
Chinese Kungfu actor Wu Jing, who has grabbed increasing fame and public attention for Wolf Warriors 2, is going to show up in a new film, directed by famous comedian Guo Degang.
Eric Tsang's new comedy 'Kill Me Please' to hit theatres in December
Popular Hong Kong actor, director and producer Eric Tsang's new comedy "Kill Me Please" will be in Chinese theatres next month.
Beijing to build pilot Great Wall national park
Officials and experts are now discussing building a pilot Great Wall national park and the protection of the Great Wall cultural belt.
WeChat joins battle against smoking in Beijing
An increasing number of reports related to smoking in indoor public places have been made on China's popular social networking app WeChat.
Artist Yang Tao exhibits paintings, sculptures, and public art
A famous sculpture artist who takes a philosophical reflection on space has exhibited some 20 pieces of his artwork in Beijing.
Traditional Philippine martial arts come to Beijing
Tactical Combat Kali is a widely used combat skill originated from traditional Philippine martial arts. As CRI's Guan Chao reports, a Filipino martial art coach has been teaching the skills to local people in Beijing, in an attempt to share the culture to China.
Social networking app joins battle against smoking in Beijing
An increasing number of reports related to smoking in indoor public places have been made on China's popular social networking app WeChat.
Young comedian's directorial debut to hit theatres on Friday
Chinese crosstalk performer Gao Xiaopan's directorial debut Trouble Makers will hit theatres on Friday.