Housing price drop leads to rent hike

In response to the government’s tightened policies on lending, the housing market has begun to weaken, and as a result, more people are renting instead of buying homes.

Storage space available for rent

Chen Hao, an overseas returnee in Shanghai, recently founded You You Space, public storage rental for individuals, families and small companies.

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I’m trying to find some organic items that aren’t as expensive as the stuff at Farmer’s Market. Where can I find basic products like soap nuts?

Places to hang during the holiday week

Many of Beijing’s residents will clear out during Spring Festival, including most restaurant owners and shopkeepers.

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Beijing United Family Hospital hosts regular events. You will meet many foreign and local moms and moms-to-be.

Children’s library schedules during Chinese New Year

Although libraries can provide students a nice escape from Spring Festival chaos, most are closed during the break. Here’s what you should know before heading to one.

Snow carnivals welcome visitors

There are plenty of places hosting snow carnivals downtown during the Chinese New Year, like the Summer Palace, the National Stadium, and Beijing Kuangbiao Leyuan, a speed-sport zone in Haidian District.

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Do you know of a company in Beijing that offers storage facilities? I want a place that’s reliable and not very expensive.

Pet pooch dies under suspicious circumstances – Professional pet carrier services in demand

A Beijing family who planned to celebrate Chinese New Year in Hainan had their vacation ruined by news of the death of their dog, which supposedly ran onto the tarmac at a Hainan airport Monday while being loaded into the plane.

Calling emergency air support

For people who plan to travel deep into rural areas but are concerned about lack of emergency relief, there’s now a solution. In the direst of emergencies, one can dial 999 or 010-999 to get a helicopter transfer to the nearest major hospital.