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'Like hell on Earth'

[2015-01-02 09:19]

"Five, four, three, two, one!" shouted the crowd at the Bund in Shanghai, drowning the desperate cries of those watching medics giving cardiac massages to people lying on the ground.

"I think the relevant government department has a responsibility to limit the number of people at events such as the New Year countdown at the Bund in Shanghai. The accident is not unexpected, given that so many people were present at the celebration even an hour before the countdown. The public security department should have some emergency mechanism to avoid congestion.

Factory gas explosion kills 17

[2015-01-01 07:52]

A powerful gas explosion at a factory in Foshan, Guangdong province, on Wednesday morning, killed at least 17 people and injured 33 others, according to the local authority.

Rules to make procurement more transparent

[2015-01-01 07:52]

A draft of regulations enforcing the Government Procurement Law was passed by China's cabinet, the State Council, on Wednesday.

Zhanjiang mayor wishes 'HAPPI New Year!'

[2015-01-01 07:52]

"Happy New Year!" is commonly heard at this time of year, but Zhanjiang Mayor Wang Zhongbing had a slightly different interpretation as he greeted visitors to the launch of the city's English language website - en.zhanjiang.gov.cn.

Holiday talk

[2015-01-01 07:52]

In 2015, we should emancipate our thinking, build consensus, dare to crack the hard nuts, and fight well in the battle to deepen comprehensive reform.

Around China

[2014-12-31 07:43]

A deputy district director of Dachuan district in Dazhou was being investigated by the local anti-graft watchdog on Monday on suspicion of serious discipline violations, Beijing News reported. Liu Tingyu, 38, was detained by local police for gambling on Dec 26.

Quotable

[2014-12-31 07:43]

In the long run, the property sector will follow an L-shaped pattern, which means a slowdown in the sector will gradually bottom out and remain there for a long time."

The number

[2014-12-31 07:43]

2.8 billion TRIPS are expected to be made via roads, railways, air and waterways during the 40-day Spring Festival travel season that starts on Feb 4, up 3.4 percent year-on-year, said the National Development and Reform Commission, a major government agency for economic planning.