Lecturer becomes a 'living dictionary'

In an incredible feat of memory, college lecturer Li Yanzhi, 51, recited every word of an English-Chinese dictionary, a total of 220,000 words.

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Career in civil service losing its shine

A career in the civil service, which was once considered as stable as an "iron rice bowl", is now being ditched by an increasing number of people.

Pollution, rent are office market concerns

Air quality is the second biggest concern for companies renting offices in Beijing, although the capital remains their primary location for regional or national headquarters, research showed on Wednesday.

Capital to ban high-emission vehicles

Beijing will ban gasoline-powered vehicles that fail to meet emission standards starting Jan 1, 2016.

Host suspended for 'improper remarks'

A popular CCTV host's "improper remarks" that were caught on video at a dinner party have led to an investigation into the incident and a suspension of his programs.

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Ancient way of divorce captivates Web users

Excerpts from ancient divorce agreements that have gone viral on social media show that a surprisingly open attitude toward divorce existed in feudal China more than 1,000 years ago.

Boy, 8, with HIV begins new life

An 8-year-old boy with HIV who was asked to leave his village in Sichuan province by residents last year has started a new life at a school for children with the condition.

Long-lost film documents resistance

Kukan, a previously lost, award-winning film about Chinese resistance to the Japanese invasion during World War II, has been restored and introduced to China.

Prisons launch WeChat account so inmates' families can stay in touch

Guangdong province's prison service has opened a public WeChat account for relatives of inmates in the first initiative of its kind on the Chinese mainland.

Channel honors Lei Feng's example

A TV channel that showcases "good people and good deeds" has been launched in Fushun, Liaoning province.