Animal rescue organization asks for public concern

A non-governmental animal protection organization in Beijing is steadily raising awareness of the importance of animal rights.

Say no to ‘arbitrary clause’

On Tuesday, the State Administration of Industry and Commerce (SAIC) published the first batch of 27 “arbitrary clauses” – vague clauses or contractual wording written by businesses to protect themselves – deemed unfair to consumers.

Ask Beijing Today

I want to order some CDs and DVDs from Amazon. How do I get them shipped to China? And how does the Chinese post office or door man handle English addresses?

Taxing foreigners in China

The one-month comment solicitation period for the draft amendment of the much-debated Personal Income Tax Law ended on Monday, with a record 230,000 comments being left, according to the official website of the National People’s Congress (NPC).

Counting the capital’s interesting museums

You might have missed it, but the 35th International Museum Day happened on May 18, and this year it was themed “museums and memories.”

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I am new to Beijing and was told not to drink the tap water, so can anyone suggest some good bottled waters?

Two summer sports still looking for players

Sports bring people together – an indisputable though odd fact considering the essence of sports is competition. If you don’t believe us, talk to Nathan Jones or Blake Margison, the respective organizers of a tackle football and tennis league currently seeking new players.

Ask Beijing Today

There are a number of fabric markets in Muxiyuan. The largest is Jingdu Qingfangcheng. It provides a galaxy of fabrics such as silk, cashmere, lace, cotton and embroidery.

IDs required to ride high-speed trains

Starting June 1, IDs will be required to purchase high-speed tickets and must be shown before passengers are allowed to board.

CBD lets users stay online at all times

Lu Bin is a businessman – head of research and consulting at a multinational company – and for him, being able to stay online is crucial. On Tuesday, he interviewed a job applicant at a restaurant in Sanlitun Village, and as soon as it was over, he emailed an evaluation back to his company’s headquarters in Shanghai.