The latest published stories from Beijing.
culture
As summer heat intensifies and global tensions dominate headlines, Beijing's cultural scene offers a grounded escape-here's where to go this July.
By Beijing Culture Desk · July 25, 2026 · 3 min read
news
Officials now face choices on scaling platforms and teacher training as the 2025 city strategy moves into its second year.
By Beijing News Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
finance
Recurring business events in the capital are expanding direct connections between employers and professionals seeking new roles.
By Beijing Business Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
news
City announcements and planning documents outline the scope of urban renewal efforts and their focus on residential communities across major districts.
By Beijing News Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
sport
Programs such as the Happy Run Carnival and Baidui Cup use city infrastructure to support youth participation across multiple disciplines.
By Beijing Sport Desk · July 25, 2026 · 1 min read
news
City authorities must determine next steps for aviation oversight and flood protocols after the skyscraper incident and the Level-I emergency activation.
By Beijing News Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
news
After crossing the five-trillion-yuan threshold in 2025, city leaders must decide how to sustain service-sector strength and digital expansion amid steady consumption and investment trends.
By Beijing News Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
news
The February government work report outlines steps to refine city systems and coordination as Beijing tackles the demands of its scale.
By Beijing News Desk · July 25, 2026 · 1 min read
finance
Office vacancy declines and residential price movements are altering where firms expand and where professionals seek roles in the capital.
By Beijing Business Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
culture
Regular English-language meetings take place at established venues in Dongsi, Dongzhimen and Chaoyang District.
By Beijing Culture Desk · July 25, 2026 · 1 min read
community
From Sanlitun's rooftop bars to Gulou's hidden speakeasies, Beijing's nightlife offers something for every kind of night owl.
By Beijing Things-to-do Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
news
A closer look at the figures shaping the daily commute and urban mobility in China’s capital.
By Beijing News Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
As summer heat settles over the capital, a handful of outdoor pools and scenic water venues are drawing fitness swimmers away from crowded indoor lanes.
By Beijing Wellness Desk · July 25, 2026 · 3 min read
community
Fresh exhibitions and stage shows open across the capital as residents seek local cultural options.
By Beijing Things-to-do Desk · July 25, 2026 · 1 min read
finance
Despite a 5.1% drop in retail sales, Beijing’s retail landscape expands with over 1.1 million sq m of new premium space and changing investment flows in luxury and mainstream segments.
By Beijing Business Desk · July 25, 2026 · 3 min read
finance
Understanding how economic signals and capital movements shape job opportunities across the capital.
By Beijing Business Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Locals draw from established self-help techniques and city-specific adjustments to build steady habits around sleep, movement and nutrition.
By Beijing Wellness Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
finance
As Beijing’s economy navigates global uncertainties and local challenges, everyday consumers face shifting dynamics that call for informed attention.
By Beijing Business Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
culture
Neighborhood groups and small festivals are building new screening circuits that bypass commercial chains and connect local audiences with emerging filmmakers.
By Beijing Culture Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
property
Core districts saw competitive bidding last week as local policies and buyer interest shaped outcomes.
By Beijing Property Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Technology
With over 2,200 AI firms, 40+ unicorns, and millions in subsidies, the city is betting big on automation-and small businesses are feeling the heat.
By Beijing Tech Desk · July 25, 2026 · 3 min read
news
With over 1,400 sporting events lined up, Beijing leverages its Olympic legacy to shape a dynamic 2026 calendar while measuring up to international urban sports hubs.
By Beijing News Desk · July 25, 2026 · 3 min read
finance
As Beijing’s GDP tops 5.2 trillion yuan in 2025, local businesses grapple with uneven consumer demand and soaring digital economy expansion influenced by global dynamics.
By Beijing Business Desk · July 25, 2026 · 3 min read
finance
Traders and manufacturers in the capital are reviewing contracts and inventory plans after recent changes in global oil flows.
By Beijing Business Desk · July 25, 2026 · 1 min read
news
Residents consider how the capital's 5.4 percent GRP growth and income gains shape daily livelihoods across key sectors.
By Beijing News Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
finance
Firms in the capital assess supply and demand patterns to adjust strategies amid ongoing global shifts.
By Beijing Business Desk · July 25, 2026 · 1 min read
wellness
Health commission guidelines outline practical steps drawn from established protocols for visitors seeking to support their wellbeing.
By Beijing Wellness Desk · July 25, 2026 · 1 min read
Technology
From autonomous vehicle rollouts to next-gen AI chips, local startups and giants reveal what's coming down the pipeline.
By Beijing Tech Desk · July 25, 2026 · 3 min read
news
Compulsory AI instruction and physical education rules now affect how students spend time in and out of class across the city.
By Beijing News Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Technology
The capital's 2025 figures in core AI production and large language model registrations provide the base for continued development across its established tech clusters.
By Beijing Tech Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read