Life in Beijing
Beijing to add 15,000 ha of greenery in 2018
Beijing plans to add about 15,300 hectares of forest this year in the latest measure to improve the environment.
Beijing bus rides a QR scan away
Could you live a whole day without money? With a smart phone, it is easy for ordinary people to do so in Beijing, even when public transportation is involved.
Modern technology brings relics from Palace Museum to live
The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is a palace complex in downtown Beijing. It was once the imperial palace and served 24 emperors from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty.
Beijing starts polluter census
Beijing Wednesday launched a survey of polluters, to serve the environmental protection drive, implementing a national plan to carry out the second census of pollution sources.
Beijing to build new homes, renovate decrepit houses for 23,550 households
Beijing plans to renovate existing houses or build new apartments for 23,550 households identified as living in decrepit housing across the capital this year, according to a document issued by the municipal government.
Snow leopard recovering in Beijing following 2nd surgery
The animal is said to be recovering well, and is expected to be released back into the wild in Qinghai within the coming three months.
Beijing museum display rare Tibetan masterpiece
The rarely seen masterpiece Bunian Tu, also known as Emperor Taizong Receiving the Tibetan Envoy, is on show at an ongoing exhibition in Beijing.
Beijing targets motor vehicle pollution
Beijing has made addressing motor vehicle emission a focus of this year's air pollution control work, according to a senior environment protection official Tuesday.
Beijing to allow foreign domestic helpers
Beijing Municipality is considering allowing foreign professionals to bring their own domestic servants to work in Beijing this year, authorities said Wednesday.
Beijing invests 78 bln USD in transport in past 5 yrs
Beijing invested 492.2 billion yuan (77.9 billion U.S. dollars) in transport over the past five years, local authorities said Sunday.
Beijing sees best air in 5 yrs in January
Beijing reported the best air in five years in January with the help of anti-pollution measures and favorable weather.
Ming Tombs to get tourism makeover
Beijing will relocate 15,000 people who live around the Ming Tombs in order for authorities to develop the area.
Citizens in Beijing assist police with combating crimes
According to newly released figures by the Beijing police in Chaoyang district, the social order in Beijing is getting better as citizens are assisting the police with combating crimes, indicating an improvement in social awareness among citizens in Beijing.
Beijing hutongs take brand-new look
Beijing's hutongs, or narrow alley ways formed by residential houses, are a symbol of traditional Chinese culture. Now, hutongs have taken on brand-new looks, following years of renovation.
2022 Winter Olympics stamps launched
Beijing offered a special New Year gift for philatelists and sports fans on Sunday with the launch of the first set of commemorative stamps for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
Beijing rolls out test road for automatic driving
Beijing's first road for automatic driving testing will be designed in the city's southeastern Yizhuang economic development area, the municipal traffic authority said.
Beijing enjoys best winter air quality in five years
Beijing is enjoying its best winter air quality in five years, Beijing Youth Daily reported on January 4.
Beijing launches its first shared parking project
Beijing has launched its first shared parking project in a residential community, to make better use of public spaces.
Beijing's first driverless subway now in operation
Beijing's first driverless subway line opened to the public today, reports the Beijing News.
Beijing launches testing base for autopilot cars
Shunyi District of Beijing launched a testing base for autopilot vehicles in the Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park.