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'Smog readings in Beijing nothing to be concerned about'

[2013-02-19 00:57]

Research showing high levels of nitrogen-containing compounds in Beijing's smog should not set off alarm bells, the Environmental Protection Bureau said.

Night scene of Qianmen Street in Beijing

[2013-02-18 11:17]

Photo taken on Feb 15, 2013 shows the night scene of the Qianmen Street, a well-know commercial street, in downtown Beijing, capital of China.

Beijing to construct new subway line

[2013-02-17 19:20]

Construction of a new subway line will start next month in Beijing to help ease traffic in the Chinese capital.

Smog disrupts Beijing traffic, flights

[2013-02-17 11:27]

Fresh smog shrouded Beijing and some other provinces in China early on Sunday, disrupting highway traffic and flights.

Beijing tourism revenue up 15 pct during holiday

[2013-02-16 00:23]

Beijing reaped 3.88 billion yuan (617.8 million US dollars) in tourism revenue during this year's seven-day Spring Festival holiday, up 15 percent year on year, local authorities said Friday.

Beijing sees 7.48m tourists

[2013-02-15 14:52]

A total of 7.48 million local residents and tourists have visited parks and scenic spots in Beijing during this year's Spring Festival holiday, which began on February 10.

Fireworks sales down in Beijing during holiday

[2013-02-15 11:26]

Sales of fireworks and the number of people injured due to fireworks setting off in Beijing have dropped significantly during this year's Spring Festival holiday.

Beijing air pollution high despite fewer fireworks

[2013-02-13 14:18]

Four days after the massive fireworks displays that marked Lunar New Year's Eve, Beijing's municipal weather bureau has maintained a warning against exercising outdoors due to the city's air pollution.

Ice fun in Beijing

[2013-02-12 10:21]

People skate at the Summer Palace in Beijing on February 11, 2013. The Chinese are on a week-long holiday in celebration of the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival which started on February 10 this year according to the Chinese lunar calendar. [Photo/Xinhua]