The national environmental watchdog has imposed tougher penalties and larger fines on companies and individuals following the introduction of revised legislation.
Supervision of detention centers should be tightened to protect suspects and uphold their human rights, according to a legal expert.
Gao Jinsong, the Party chief in Kunming, Yunnan province, has been placed under investigation for suspected "serious discipline violations", the Party's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection has announced.
China on Thursday unveiled details of its plan for building and maintenance projects on some of its islands in the South China Sea, saying it aims mainly to provide a civilian service that will benefit other countries.
Investors from the Chinese mainland, pouring money into the Hong Kong stock market for the second consecutive day, helped lift the benchmark index to new highs on record-breaking turnover.
New measures were unveiled on Thursday aimed at ensuring the quality of Chinese products sold overseas.
The fatal shooting of a black man running from a white police officer has inflamed debate in the United States over police use of force.
I had been in China for about a month when a middle-aged lady bluntly told me I was fat.
Item from April 10, 1997, in China Daily: Famous sculptor Li Weisi from Xiamen University examines a statue of Lin Zexu, a Chinese national hero known for burning smuggled narcotics in the 19th century. Lin was also a major advocate of fighting against Western invaders.
The State Council, China's Cabinet, has required employers to ensure annual leave for workers, to help address the common view that Chinese visitors are forced to swarm scenic spots during public holidays.
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