To many, the true essence of Beijing is found in the nooks and crannies of the city’s hutongs: traditional lanes packed with single-story houses. Gentrification is common in these rustic havens ...

How many hutongs are there in Beijing? Old local residents have a saying: "There are 360 large hutongs and as many small hutongs as there are hairs on an ox." Laid out in a chessboard pattern ...

Beijing has been embarrassed as its new nuclear submarine sank as it was docked next to a pier as it underwent construction. The Zhou-class submarine, renowned for its x-shaped stern to aid ...