Upcoming IFC concert all about Broadway and fun

It may be a bit early, but fans of Broadway tunes and the local International Festival Chorus (IFC) should mark down the date of the IFC’s Fall Concert on October 29.

ICVS opens workshop to help stray cats

Facing swelling colonies of stray cats in residential compounds, the International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) will provide free trap-neuter-return (TNR) training and certification to cat-care providers, as well as volunteers to promote the program.

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Incy Wincy Yoga is offering three free trial classes for anyone between the ages of 4 and 12 who is interested in yoga. Classes will be spilt according to age. Studies show there is a positive correlation between academic and behavioral performance and learning yoga. Please register at incywincy-yoga.com.

Remembering 9/11 at the US embassy in Beijing

As the world marks a decade since the 9/11 attacks on America, somber ceremonies were held across the globe. Hosted by US Ambassador to China Gary Locke, people gathered at the US embassy in Beijing to show solidarity and remember those who lost their lives 10 years ago.

Thai TV drama craze catches officials’ attention

Chinese viewers are well acquainted with the “Korean drama wave” that swept the country several years ago. But recently, it’s Thai TV that’s grabbing attention.

Should Beijing levy congestion fees on vehicles headed downtown?

In the Beijing municipal government’s 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015), released earlier this year, officials finally went ahead with a much-discussed vehicle fee for cars entering the downtown, similar to a congestion fee that was implemented in London years ago.

Behind the rich list – Suspicion surrounds the nation’s tycoons

Deng Xiaoping once said, “To get rich is glorious.” Today, the nation commands the world’s second most powerful economy and appears to be awash in billionaires. Yet most of its nouveau riche choose to remain hidden.

Stuck in megalopolis – Controversy over Beijing having higher living costs than New York City

A recent article by the People’s Daily is trying to refute a recent claim made by Mercer, a consulting and outsourcing firm, that Beijing has a higher cost of living than New York City.

New language learning wave begins – 2011 Beijing Foreign language Festival seeks fans

Improving the general public’s foreign language ability is essential to the city’s 12th Five-Year Plan. However, finding a way to make that goal both achievable and fun could prove a challenge.

Famous English teacher admits to beating wife

The renowned English teacher and family education specialist Li Yang made a public apology for beating his wife in a 40-minute video broadcast on Sina.com Wednesday afternoon.