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Editorial
Tian'anmen Gate Tower Closed for Maintenance The Tian'anmen Gate tower, venue of the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China in 1949, has closed for regular maintenance which is due for completion at the end of April.
Work Under Way on National Library Expansion Expansion of the National Library of China to 250,000 square meters of floor space is now under way. When completed in 2008, the Beijing library will be the third largest in the world, the biggest being the US Library of Congress in Washington DC.
Local Airlines Ban Alcohol in Hand Luggage Airline passengers in China are no longer allowed to carry alcohol in their hand luggage, a rule being enforced by security officials who now check all beverages before they are allowed aboard.
Where Money is the Root of All Happiness Beijing residents are enjoying a better life, thanks to increased income, according to an annual report by the city's statistical bureau.