Student builds 800-yuan ‘iPad’ for girlfriend
2011-11-22 14:09:41
A senior college student has built a tablet PC from a 500-yuan ($78.6) secondhand laptop for his girlfriend.
Xiamen wants to become China's Miami
2011-11-22 10:05:18
Xiamen was named the most civilized city in China, but its top planner hopes to see the city grow into becoming the Miami of the Orient.
Tibetan butter lamp festival celebrated
2011-11-21 22:27:37
Tibetan pilgrims celebrated the traditional Tsong Khapa Butter Lamp Festival at Kirti Monastery in Aba county in southwest China's Sichuan province over the weekend.
China kicks off Great Wall protection project
2011-11-18 17:16:18
The municipal government of Jiayuguan in northwest China's Gansu province on Friday kicked off a repair and construction project focused on the western end of China's Great Wall.
Who will you tolerate today?
2011-11-16 14:41:53
Nov 16 marks the International Day for Tolerance, an annual observance declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate public awareness about the need for tolerance in society.
Old-time tinkers no longer in demand
2011-11-15 14:00:48
Jiang Deji, an old-time tinker, repairs a leaky cauldron in Guangxi autonomous region, on Nov 13.
Pastry master blows dough balloon
2011-11-14 10:19:35
A pastry master blows a balloon made from dough during the 2011 9th International Tourism Merchandise Fair on Nov 13.
Special: Singles Day of the Century
2011-11-11 16:45:08
It's difficult to find anyone who thinks November 11 is a big day in China.
Media introspection calls for cross-the-line reports
2011-11-11 14:52:06
A Chinese newspaper apologized Thursday for its faux pas on its critical report of a man who hid while his wife was raped by a house intruder.
AVIC to invest 10b yuan in seaplane training
2011-11-10 17:13:05
China Special Vehicle Research Institute under the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) plans to invest 10 billion yuan in building a new aero club and training center for seaplane pilots in China.
One dog policy barks Harbin
2011-11-10 14:52:53
A one dog policy has been introduced for residents in the capital of Heilongjiang province in order to ensure personal safety and preserve public order, xinhuanet.com reported.
Minister apologizes for state of environment
2011-11-10 11:11:25
Pan Yue, vice-minister of Ministry of Environmental Protection, took personal responsibility for the deterioration of the environment Tuesday, as he repeatedly apologized while talking to students at a photography exhibit in Beijing, Beijing Morning Post reported.