In Beijing, winter is usually a time of choking air pollution as coal consumption is known to spike during the heating season. But since the end of 2017 there has been a decided improvement in…
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China admits to having agents in Canada as former judge harassed in Toronto
The couple’s doorbell rang repeatedly. Ms. Yang got up to see who was there, then roused Mr. Xie, a former Chinese judge who has been the target of a lengthy campaign by authorities in China…
Why Beijing is the best city for enterprising expats
It may have a history stretching back 3,000 years, but Beijing is fast becoming today’s modern ‘it’ city. With amazingly fast internet, access to cutting-edge technology like facial recognition software, significant investment in artificial ……
Can Beijing avoid repelling global investors while tightening grip on China’s tech companies?
Beijing is tightening its grip on China’s technology companies, but Western investors – salivating over big returns from a massive market – remain unfazed by the reality of doing business in this newly politicised sector.…
Till Martin Named General Manager for Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing
Mr. Till Martin has been manning the helm as Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing’s Opening General Manager since November 2016, bringing with him a rare passion and expertise to the opening of the hotel. Scheduled to…
Beijing’s Night of Fashion
Models take to the runway during the Night of Fashion Beijing event at the Beijing Exhibition Center on Friday. Photo: Courtesy of China Hi-Tech Group Models take to the runway during the Night of Fashion…
Beijing environmental society founded
The turret of the Palace Museum in Beijing is seen in a clear day on Nov 22, 2017. [Photo/IC] The Beijing Energy and Environmental Society was officially founded Saturday in Beijing. The society will pool…
Beijing’s new ‘landing ship’ could be used to help invade Taiwan, Chinese media suggests
China developed a new amphibious warship that could prove valuable in island disputes, according to a Beijing-controlled tabloid Those vessels “could help it gain advantages in solving disputes on islands,” including Taiwan, an expert told…
Burning Iranian oil tanker sinks off China after collision, report says
China’s State Oceanic Administration said that because the hull of the ship had detonated, a large amount of oil in surrounding waters was on fire, according to the official Xinhua news agency. The administration said…
Burning oil tanker sinks off China after one week
An oil tanker burning in the East China Sea for more than a week has finally sunk, Chinese media say. The Sanchi and a cargo ship collided 260km (160 miles) off Shanghai on 6 January,…
Oil tanker burning in the East China Sea sinks
China’s state-news agency Xinhua reported Sunday there was an oil spill where the vessel sank and that the National Oceanic Bureau is monitoring the situation closely. With a length of 900 feet (274 meters) and…
China wants historical cemetry at Ramgarh to be turned into global tourist spot
He said China would co-operate with the Indian government on the issue … The cemetery is spread over nearly 7.25 acre of land and is covered with forests. Get latest news & live updates on…
Beijing wins battle for blue skies — but the poor are paying a price
BEIJING — One year ago, China’s capital city was in the grip of suffocating and potentially fatal smog that made life a misery and breathing downright dangerous. This month, the air in Beijing has been…
