"With banks, funds, securities companies and third party managers successively entering the wealth management space, wealth management competition is becoming white hot, " said Beijing-based National Trust Ltd.

WSJ: Chinese Trusts Draw Big Inflows

Beijing's air has been a hot topic over the past month because of especially bad bouts of pollution turning the city into a gray landscape.

NPR: Leaner New Year: China Tones Down The Celebrations

Jeffries has been hot property since returning from Beijing, and along with fellow Olympic medallist James DeGale, has been under immense pressure from pundits and promoters to join the pro circuit.

BBC: Jeffries eyes professional ranks

The 25-year-old Djokovic, who was also beaten by Murray in the semifinals of the Olympic tennis tournament, came into the final in hot form after claiming the China Open in Beijing.

CNN: Djokovic beats Murray in classic Shanghai final

On a hot summer day, I was roaming randomly down Jianguomen Avenue in Beijing.

FORBES: While Americans Indulge in Over-consumption, Chinese Move Up by Enduring Hardship

On a hot summer day, as I was roaming randomly down Jianguomen Avenue in Beijing, I found myself drawn to a place called Liang Zi Fitness.

FORBES: While Americans Indulge In Over-Consumption, Chinese Move Up By Enduring Hardship