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Authorities in Jiangxi province have promised an overhaul of prisons in response to the deaths of eight inmates between 2008 and 2014. At the prison in Ganzhou, one inmate was killed by another inmate, one died after falling from a building, one died of a drug allergy and five died of illness, according to the investigators.

Some put profit before people

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Yunnan province, with its soaring mountains, primeval forests and pristine rivers, makes an unlikely backdrop to China's anti-graft campaign.

What they say

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"The central anti-graft authority did a good job in the announcement of corruption cases, and I regarded it as tremendous progress in improving transparency. The public can participate in supervising government officials through the contact information publicized by the Central Commission of Disciplinary Inspection."

Reforms aid island's bid for int'l tourism

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Hainan province will deepen reform and opening-up as it continues its bid to become an international tourist destination, said Governor Liu Cigui in his government work report to the annual session of the provincial People's Congress on Feb 9.

Province protects environment while reviving marine economy

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Hainan, once a main hub on the historical Maritime Silk Road, is rejuvenating its marine economy while also paying attention to marine protection.

Poor facilities pulling the plug on electric cars

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Li Yongning is a regular visitor to the Huamao Center, a busy business cluster in the Chaoyang district of Beijing that houses famous designer outlets, high-end jewelry shops, and fine restaurants.

Preparing for the shock of the new

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· There are three main types of new-energy vehicle–fuel cell electric, plug-in hybrids, and battery powered. All three are subsidized by central and local governments to varying degrees. Owners have few problems obtaining license plates in cities that are attempting to restrict the growth of conventional vehicles.

Reunion repays debt of gratitude

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Turgonjan Maola returned to his life as an assistant at his son's shop after he fulfilled a 16-year dream - a reunion with two kind landlords - in late January.

Around China

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A couple in Jinjiang traveled 1,928 kilometers in six days by motorbike to return to their hometown for Spring Festival. On Tuesday, nearing their hometown, they decided to use a national highway. Motorbikes are prohibited on such roads. They were stopped by police who sent them home by bus.