Lamps Renewed

On August 11, staff from Beijing Electric Supply Bureau started to fix the lamps around Tian’anmen Square in preparation for the Universiade and China’s National Day on October 1.

Student Rowers Lined Up

World famous universities from the east and the west will hold a rowing competition on ptember 22 and 23 in Beijing. Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and Yale Universities will compete with their counterparts Peking, Tsinghua, Fudan and Shanghai Jiaotong Universities on Kunyu River.

Lakes Refreshed

Water from Miyun reservoir, nearly 100 kilometers away, has flushed Beihai lake, washing away the “green cover” on the lake.

Beijing Launches Digital Attack on Fake Diplomas

Graduates in Beijing will get an electronic identity this year, according to sources from the Municipal Education Committee.

Cops Face Citizens’ Assessment

Yesterday, Beijing citizens and police held a face-to-face meeting aimed at giving frank suggestions to the police. The activity was conducted in nine areas, including Beijing Railway Station, and Xidan Square.

4,000 Police Safeguard Security

At least 4,000 policemen are patrolling Beijing’s downtown streets, suburban areas and scenic spots at any time of the day or night, according to officials from the Beijing Public Security Bureau.