How Difficult Is It to Become a Beijing Resident?

With more than one-third of Beijing's population living in the city without permission, the process of obtaining a hukou, or official residency, is again under scrutiny after a "hukou gang" was busted, CCTV News reported.

Return of the Rumble: Brawl on the Wall Back for Round Three

Brawl on the Wall, the annual white collar boxing extravaganza, returns for a third installment next weekend (Friday, Sep 5). Slightly earlier than usual this year, the event will be held at Park Hyatt Hotel with a sparkling bill featuring 18 crazy brave fighters.

Interview: Liars, Truth, and Electro Rock

They’ve been praised and mentored by Radiohead, remixed by electronica superstars like Aphex Twin, and lauded by critics. But no number of milestones could boost Angus Andrew's confidence as he and his bandmates in the experimental rock group Liars recorded their first electro record. At the time, their moniker couldn't have felt more apt.

Teed for Success: The Stunted Growth of Golf in China

Despite being outlawed by the CCCP until the mid-1980s, golf in China is booming. So much so that the game’s potential for development has been talked about by some of its biggest stars. But is the infrastructure falling into place quick enough to bring success by the time golf becomes an Olympic sport in 2016?

Community Matters: Beijing Ranked Healthiest City in China …

Based on the conclusion of a new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Beijing may actually not be as bad as we thought. Despite how notorious this Beijing is for bad air and food scandals, our beloved toxic capital is apparently the healthiest city in China. The criteria for this ranking by the EIU included health status, awareness, resources, and financing of residents.