Beijing Times
October 18, 2007

The top headline of today's Beijing Times once again concerns the goings-on at the 17th Party Congress. As expected, a new draft amendment to the party constitution was submitted to all delegates for review. This means that President Hu Jintao's theory of "scientific development" will be enshrines as one of the party's guiding principles.

The front page picture shows the oldest delegate at this Congress: Jiao Ruoyu, former mayor of Beijing, is currently 92 years old.

Other headlines:

• At the beginning of December, bicycle manufacturers will begin using a standardized system for serial numbers. All bicycles will have a serial number etched into the frame to prevent theft;
• The Beijing Subway will not eliminate the transfer between Line 1 and Batong. "That cannot alleviate the traffic pressure on Line 1 during rush hour," said a subway official;
• The price of jet fuel rose 20 yuan per ton, to 5940 yuan. This is the first price increase this year.