Place: eastern Beijing

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Chinese dogs saved from cooking pots

HUNDREDS of dogs being trucked to Chinese restaurants were spared a culinary fate after about 200 animal lovers mobilised to stop them ending up on dinner tables.

Tue, 19 Apr, 2011

China closes theatres and cafes in bid to stop SARS

CHINA closed theatres, internet cafes and other entertainment venues in an attempt to stop the spread of SARS as the Health Ministry yesterday reported nine new deaths from the flu-like illness nationwide.

Mon, 28 Apr, 2003

Beijing shuts theatres after nine new Sars deaths

Beijing’s government closed the city’s theatres, Internet cafes and other entertainment venues in an attempt to stop the spread of Sars as the Health Ministry today reported nine new deaths from the flu-like illness nationwide.

Sun, 27 Apr, 2003