The news in Beijing has been full of the usual (subway lines) to the unsurprising (cleaners cut corners) to the unfortunate (results of school stress), while a story from Guizhou has captivated Beijing and the rest of China.

Does your internet feel better? It should after China shut down over 1.3 billion websites throughout 2010, leaving 41% fewer sites at the end of 2010 compared to 2009 while web pages increased by 79%, a sign authorities see as an improvement in quality of content.

A rape case in Guizhou province has left China shocked after an official announced it was not a case of rape because the man wore a condom. After the extensive coverage and public outrage charges have in fact been filed.

Think twice before getting under that airline blanket and catching some sleep. It’s been discovered that Beijing YingTaiLong Aviation Supply Company Ltd,Co. are repackaging clean looking blankets without washing and even the washing of visibly dirty blankets may not be doing much to fully clean and disinfect. 

A number of writers from the Chinese Writers' Association, including Beijing's daily newspaper Xinjingbao are preparing a lawsuit against Apple for infringment of copyright laws.

Three new subway lines will be running test runs from July 15-August 31, the first sign of further openings on Lines 8, 9, and 15. Meanwhile expect to see newer trains on Lines 1, 2 and 5.

Urgent Technology? Air-Purifying clothing was recently developed and displayed in London leaving several questions on the minds of Beijingers including, does it actually work and when will this be available in Beijing?

Eight 16-year-olds "attempted group suicide" at a Beijing music school after being told to quit because of poor performance. One girl was brought to the hospital for treatment.