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Keeping their motors running

[2013-12-31 07:06]

'They've all got little quirks, like cars. Some you've got to jiggle the key in the ignition. Some ride hot. Some need a jump-start. But they've all got wheels. You just need to know which pedal to push."

On the couch

[2013-12-31 07:06]

At Ma Li's psychosexual therapy center in Shanghai, the color scheme in the consulting room is relaxing; pale yellows, light greens and blues. Soft mats and cushions allow the patients to make themselves comfortable.

In memory of unnamed war heroes

[2013-12-30 07:14]

Sixty years after an armistice agreement was signed, the remains of more than 400 Chinese soldiers killed in the Korean War (1950-53) are set to finally head home.

The new temples of a twilight age

[2013-12-27 06:48]

Guan Hehua never imagined that a visit to Jixiang Temple in Shaxian county, Fujian province, would result in her bidding farewell to normal family life and moving to the temple to live with 100 other seniors.

Competition and chaos

[2013-12-27 06:48]

With the China National Committee on Aging estimating an elderly population of 221 million by 2015, the huge potential for private senior healthcare has seen the number of luxurious nursing homes blossom.

Hebei aims for pollution fight to bear fruit

[2013-12-26 07:36]

Liu Dashan opened a paper bag and took out an apple only slightly larger than a squash ball.

Making markets matter

[2013-12-26 07:36]

In a bid to tackle overcapacity in China's steel industry, the central government plans to cut production by 80 million metric tons by the end of 2017. With a reduction quota of 60 million tons, Hebei province will bear the brunt of the measure. Hebei is the heartland of steel production in China, and consequently has some of the worst air pollution in the country.

Door opens on system for official residences

[2013-12-25 07:11]

Over the years, senior Chinese officials have been granted access to government housing during their term of office. But in recent years, some have overplayed their hands by abusing the system, and their excessive housing perks have caused public resentment and consternation. In the roll call of fallen officials, much of the graft has revolved around the government housing system.

Restoring a link to their heritage

[2013-12-24 07:15]

Samantha Tan, 39, is what Malaysians refer to as a "banana", a term that describes an ethnic Chinese who cannot speak, read and/or write in Mandarin. This ranges from complete ignorance of the language to having a decent command of one or two of the three skills.

Chinese bookstore begins a new chapter in Sri Lanka

[2013-12-24 07:15]

For many Chinese, Colombo is a great place to shop for jewelry and tea, but for Li Yong, the Sri Lankan capital is the location of the latest in his chain of Chinese bookstores.

Top universities face exams for corruption

[2013-12-23 07:26]

Three years ago, Renmin University of China made national headlines when it became the first college in the country to offer a master's degree in anti-corruption studies.

Students fight for greater integrity through special courses

[2013-12-23 07:26]

As the leader of a group of students specializing in "integrity and anti-corruption" education, Wang Lei has often found himself in a dilemma over the rising number of scandals in China's universities.

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