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School to equip students with iPads

2012-03-27 11:14:01

A top-tier high school in Nanjing in considering equipping its seniors with iPads, the first in China to do so, chinanews.com reported on Monday.

Monkeys stalk hit-and-run cab

2012-03-26 23:12:25

A group of macaques attacked taxis in front of a hotel in Sanya, Hainan province, after a young macaque was killed by a hit-and-run driver.

Beijing to intensify water conservation

2012-03-26 17:20:41

The capital will come up with the strictest water conservation method in the country in terms of amount and efficiency control.

Apple CEO Tim Cook 'sighted' in Beijing

2012-03-26 15:58:48

Tim Cook, Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc, was reportedly spotted in Beijing's business district on Monday.

Excess rural housing could be cleared

2012-03-26 17:08:30

Large areas of land with empty houses could be cleared due to the dwindling population of rural areas in China, the Beijing News reported, based on a research report on China's rural development to be issued Monday afternoon.

Beijing rail ticket system paralyzed for an hour

2012-03-26 14:59:15

The railway ticket system in the capital was paralyzed for 67 minutes Sunday leaving passengers unable to buy or change tickets.

Man dies saving girlfriend in bizarre test of love

2012-03-26 14:57:59

A man died after attempting to save the life of his girlfriend who jumped into a river after they had an argument and staged a bizarre test of his love.

Elderly nursing home bed crisis in Beijing

2012-03-26 13:33:32

Beijing's nursing home crisis has been highlighted in a report by Beijing News Monday revealing the capital's aging population face years of waiting for a bed.
China faces daunting elderly care challenge

Jackpot addiction strikes 7m lottery players

2012-03-26 11:20:25

A survey claims the nation has 7 million lottery addicts out of a total 200 million who play the game, with 430,000 people suffering "extreme" addiction.

Govt to pilot property tax in more cities

2012-03-23 17:39:18

China's State Council, the cabinet, plans to include more cities to levy property tax in 2012 after Shanghai and Chongqing were chosen as the first pilot cities a year ago.

Body of hiker found in 215m-deep cave

2012-03-23 15:31:26

The body of a rookie hiker has been found three days after he fell into a 215 meter-deep cave in Southwest China's Yunnan province, local news portal kunming.cn reported Friday.

Hang Seng Bank adds mainland branches

2012-03-23 16:53:56

Hang Seng Bank, one of the largest banks in Hong Kong, will open additional branches to lure more clients on the mainland, according to a bank official.