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Beijing waiting for winter whiteness

2011-01-25 07:39:04

The capital is expected to experience its latest "first snow" since the meteorological bureau began keeping records six decades ago - putting more stress on agriculture in an already dry climate.

Library's fairness policy wins praise

2011-01-25 07:13:19

A library in East China has gained national recognition after openly inviting the disadvantaged, including beggars, to use its services.

Critics call for fraud case to be reopened

2011-01-25 07:10:52

A report that determines an academic paper by Chinese historian and intellectual Zhu Xueqin is not plagiarism has triggered controversy online, including calls for further investigation.

Car-sharing helps ease ticket shortage

2011-01-24 11:01:13

An online car-sharing website has relieved many from the headache of buying a train ticket during the Spring Festival travel rush, attracting more than 100,000 applicants since it started on Jan 5.

Blogger Han flags post-quake pledge

2011-01-24 07:37:21

A government building complex in Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province has been in the spotlight since Han Han, a renowned Chinese blogger made the allegation that the local government failed to keep its promise to sell it to fund post-quake reconstruction.

As throngs travel the land, the Internet lends a hand

2011-01-24 06:53:02

It is the season of the largest annual human migration in the world when billions of trips are being made by people heading for their hometowns for Spring Festival reunions with families.

Chinese bloggers blast away in chat with officials

2011-01-22 10:30:30

From the response to China's promotional video played in New York's Times Square just days ago, to the aircraft carriers the United States recently sent to the western Pacific, Chinese bloggers have many questions to ask the US, where President Hu Jintao is paying a state visit.

China, US sign new agreement on pandas

2011-01-21 07:56:31

Officials from China and the United States signed a new agreement to support panda breeding, research and conservation efforts by the two countries, an exciting news for numerous American fans of the cute animals, Jan 20, 2011.

14.3m sqm of illegal buildings demolished in 2010

2011-01-21 06:50:44

China's Ministry of Land and Resources announced Thursday illegal buildings totaling 14.31 million square meters in floor space were demolished in an effort to crackdown on illegal use of land by local governments and enterprises.

Transport system braces for 2.85b holiday trips

2011-01-20 08:15:18

About 2.85 billion passenger trips by airplane, train, ferry and highway will be made during this year's cross-country rush. The figure is an 11.6-percent year-on-year increase over 2010.

Face-lift for plastic surgery industry

2011-01-20 08:05:05

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched a nationwide overhaul of the plastic surgery industry, as the number of lawsuits over the increasingly popular medical procedure total 20,000 each year.

Library storm beggars belief

2011-01-19 17:43:08

A library has created a storm of controversy online for allowing beggars to use their facilities, the Zhejiang Youth Times reported.