Xiao Jianliang returned to work on his farmland shortly after plans to build a nuclear fuel facility in his village were dropped.
When the trial of Bo Xilai begins on Thursday, the event will be China's highest-profile court case for years.
Li Chuanwen has a very specific role among the other ambitious, new prosecutors: He has been specially trained to nail corrupt officials.
Peng Longfu, 72, never imagined that he would own a five-story house and that each member of his seven-strong family would have their own bedroom. Nor did he ever dream of owning two sedans costing more than 300,000 yuan ($49,000) each.
To most people, tea is just a beverage, but to Ye Qitong, a Dahongpao master grower and blender in Wuyishan city, the drink is a work of art that seeps in to the soul.
The intricate production procedure used to make Dahongpao tea consists of 18 steps and undoubtedly contributes to the distinctive, long-lasting aroma. The following labor-intensive processes are among the most important factors that can affect quality.
The picking season for Dahongpao tea occurs in mid-April or early May and although machines are now used in the process, the season often resembles a family reunion as members rush home to take part in the harvest.
Earlier this summer, Wang Guoben, a 22-year-old junior at Peking University, made a decision that surprised his parents and peers: To postpone the last year of his studies and join the People's Liberation Army.
He Xiaobei, 25, is always frustrated when he drives in downtown Beijing. He is worried about parking because it can often take 15 minutes or longer to find a space.
Temperatures of 40 C were pushing the mercury to the top of the thermometer, heating up the old four-story building, which has a history as torrid as any scorching summer day.
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