Beijing issues first 'red alert' due to smog A blanket of humid air trapping smog that is expected to envelop Beijing for at least three days has triggered the Chinese capital's first pollution 'red alert'. World • 08 Dec 15
Beijing issues first 'red alert' due to smog A blanket of humid air trapping smog that is expected to envelop Beijing for at least three days has triggered the Chinese capital's first pollution 'red alert'. World • 08 Dec 15
China tightens security on Tiananmen anniversary China has deployed its vast security apparatus to snuff out commemoration of the suppression of pro-democracy protests around Tiananmen Square 25 years ago. News • 04 Jun 14
China tightens security on Tiananmen anniversary China has deployed its vast security apparatus to snuff out commemoration of the suppression of pro-democracy protests around Tiananmen Square 25 years ago. News • 04 Jun 14
Suspected militants held over Tiananmen incident China has detained five suspected Islamist militants after a vehicle burst into flames on Beijing's Tiananmen Square in what police called a terrorist attack. News • 30 Oct 13
Suspected militants held over Tiananmen incident China has detained five suspected Islamist militants after a vehicle burst into flames on Beijing's Tiananmen Square in what police called a terrorist attack. News • 30 Oct 13
Beijing's pollution plans given poor reception New plans to reduce air pollution in Beijing appear to have fallen flat, judging by initial online reaction in China. News • 22 Jan 13
Beijing's pollution plans given poor reception New plans to reduce air pollution in Beijing appear to have fallen flat, judging by initial online reaction in China. News • 22 Jan 13
37 people killed in Beijing floods The heaviest rain storm in 60 years to hit the Chinese capital has killed at least 37 people and caused widespread chaos. News • 23 Jul 12
37 people killed in Beijing floods The heaviest rain storm in 60 years to hit the Chinese capital has killed at least 37 people and caused widespread chaos. News • 23 Jul 12
Chen Guangcheng under 'protection' in US embassy Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng is reportedly in the United States embassy in Beijing after earlier escaping house arrest in the east of the country. News • 30 Apr 12
Chen Guangcheng under 'protection' in US embassy Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng is reportedly in the United States embassy in Beijing after earlier escaping house arrest in the east of the country. News • 30 Apr 12
