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Man falls to his death at Beijing airport in apparent suicide

A man in his 30s fell to his death at Terminal 3 of Beijing Capital International Airport, in an apparent suicide.

by James Griffiths, 26 May 2014

Beijing declares War on Spring Festival, fireworks to be banned in heavy smog

Authorities in Beijing have found another excellent way to avoid taking actual constructive action on pollution and pass on responsibility – and misery – to residents: banning Spring...

by James Griffiths, 13 December 2013

Yao Ming sued for false advertising over fish oil capsule endorsement

A Beijing man is suing a Guangdong-based dietary supplement company and its spokesperson, former NBA star Yao Ming, for false advertising.

by James Griffiths, 14 May 2014

Beijing launches new anti-pollution measures

Beijing's first air pollution prevention regulation came into effect Saturday, part of a "zero-hour" campaign to reduce pollution in China's capital.

by James Griffiths, 03 March 2014

Heavy pollution in Beijing expected to last until Wednesday

Beijing on Tuesday maintained its orange pollution alert, the second highest level, as severe smog covered the Chinese capital for the fifth straight day.

by James Griffiths, 25 February 2014

Huge sinkhole opens up in Beijing street

A large section of a road in Beijing's Chaoyang District collapsed on Sunday afternoon.

by James Griffiths, 17 February 2014

'Movie-like' scenes in Beijing as cabbie chases and rams unlicensed taxi

Pedestrians on Beiyuan Road in Beijing were treated to a car chase 'just like the movies' on Tuesday, when a taxi driver chased an unlicensed cabbie at high-speed before ramming him,...

by James Griffiths, 24 October 2013

Woman saved after falling onto Beijing subway track

A woman who jumped off the platform at Beijing's Wukesong subway station in an apparent attempt to kill herself was saved by the concerted effort of station staff and commuters.

by James Griffiths, 05 December 2013