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Ferris wheel prepares for final spin

[2015-04-20 10:00]

After nearly 29 years and 9 million riders, the capital's sole Ferris wheel will retire on April 30, and will be later replaced by a bigger and more modern one, Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park announced on Sunday.

IN BRIEF (Page 14)

[2015-04-20 10:00]

A southeasterly cold front will chill central and south China with temperature drops of up to 8 C, the National Meteorological Center forecast on Sunday.

City getting green makeover one inch at a time

[2015-04-19 10:41]

Canada's Jason Inch is on a green crusade to save Shanghai from its own excesses.

Tips to going green

[2015-04-19 10:41]

Buy local fruit and vegetables in season and avoid imported items to help reduce China's carbon footprint by encouraging fewer international cargo deliveries.

Cities must coordinate to protect their water

[2015-04-18 08:12]

Excessive exploitation of groundwater in downtown Beijing and the reduced volume for storage have aggravated the instability of the water ecosystem, according to a regional development report released on Thursday.

Shopping service means villagers can grab online bargains at last

[2015-04-18 08:12]

Zeng Jinchai used the online shopping service station in his village to order an Italian food delivery with a difference to celebrate his father-in-law's 92nd birthday.

Call goes out for Confucian experts

[2015-04-18 08:12]

The birthplace of Confucius, Shandong province, is wooing people from home and abroad to strengthen its research and communication about the great philosopher.

Opinion divided on 'child abuse' arrest

[2015-04-18 08:12]

A panel of experts has voiced divided views on the arrest of an adoptive mother who allegedly abused her 9-year-old foster son.

IN BRIEF (Page 4)

[2015-04-18 08:12]

China Coast Guard vessels conducted a patrol in waters surrounding the Diaoyu Islands on Friday, according to a statement issued by the State Oceanic Administration. China has been conducting such patrols on a regular basis.

Convicts go back to jail after terms illegally cut

[2015-04-17 07:16]

Thousands of people who had their prison sentences commuted illegally were sent back to prison last year, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Thursday.

Action targets community sentencing

[2015-04-17 07:16]

The Supreme People's Procuratorate will initiate a special action in mid-April to investigate convicted people who have escaped serving sentences in the community, authorities said on Thursday.

HK border street sees jump in visitors

[2015-04-17 07:16]

A border street running between Hong Kong and eastern Shenzhen has seen an influx of shoppers and visitors since a new policy restricting travel took effect this week.

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