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Water projects pushed as economy slows

[2014-11-26 07:36]

The Chinese government is ready to green-light more water conservancy projects in the pipeline and speed up ongoing construction - major pro-growth investment policies to shore up economic expansion in 2015.

Around China

[2014-11-26 07:36]

The first 84 farmers accredited with senior technical titles have been recognized by provincial authorities, People's Daily reported on Tuesday.

Quotable

[2014-11-26 07:36]

"Our monitoring data and this attack all tell that Ustin is in good physical condition, and has been active on Heixiazi Island."

The number

[2014-11-26 07:36]

300 tables of food

On the web

[2014-11-26 07:36]

Photo: Multicolored mascots have been unveiled for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Inspiration for the figures, which have still to be named, was drawn from sources that included video games and Brazil's fauna and flora, officials said. One of the mascots is best described as bright yellow and feline, while the other resembles a blue tree with hands. The mascots will be named through an online poll, which opened this week.

Hong Kong officers clear portion of street

[2014-11-26 07:36]

A thorough fare in Kowloon was reopened, at least partially, to traffic on Tuesday as court bailiffs and police officers dismantled barricades and tents at an intersection in the Mong Kok neighborhood.

Juvenile justice system advances

[2014-11-26 07:36]

China has been upgrading juvenile justice since the first tribunal for minors was established 30 years ago, in an effort to provide better protection for young offenders and their victims, the top court said on Tuesday.

Domestic violence 'a social problem', not a private one

[2014-11-26 07:36]

Nearly 40 percent of Chinese women who are married or involved in a relationship experience physical or sexual violence, a report has found.

Draft regulation's smoking ban praised

[2014-11-26 07:36]

Anti-tobacco advocates welcomed a new draft regulation of the national smoking control for public places, but said it could still be strengthened.

Around China

[2014-11-25 07:42]

Three people were detained recently after police found 652 cases of poor quality fireworks at their homes in Fangshan district, Beijing Times reported.

Quotable

[2014-11-25 07:42]

There are only a handful of Siberian tigers - fewer than pandas - living in the wild. So it's a rare opportunity for us to study how they will survive in their new environment. The experience has also helped us to identify suitable habitats to breed tigers in captivity."

The number

[2014-11-25 07:42]

45 Percent of the 15,300 Chinese firms venturing overseas last year were private companies that established an impressive presence in the United States, according to a report by the Center for China and Globalization. The firms' investment in the US accounts for more than 70 percent of China's total investment in the country, the report said.

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