Game of golf puts official in the rough

A Commerce Ministry official has been put under investigation on suspicion of taking a golf outing paid for by a company and is alleged to have violated Party disciplines.

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Number of illegal foreign workers soars in Pearl River Delta

Law enforcement officers investigated more than 5,000 illegal foreign workers in Guangdong province last year.

New schoolbooks showcase country's ancient traditions

A set of textbooks designed to help high school students learn about traditional Chinese culture is to be published soon, Beijing Times reported on Monday.

Craftsman keeps tradition carved in stone

Travelers to the Tibet autonomous region often come across piles of stones inscribed with scriptures and Buddhist images.

Milk project helps households to escape from poverty

Villagers in the Tibet autonomous region are being raised out of poverty by an innovative cattle project.

Nations investing faith in Asian bank plan

Washington has appeared to soften its stance on the new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, which some view as a challenger to the US-dominated World Bank, after seeing many key allies flock to join the China-led project.

European appeal

Trade and investment opportunities in China and other developing Asian nations have attracted European countries to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, according to insiders.

What they say

The US position on the AIIB remains clear and consistent ... But the United States believes that there is a pressing need to enhance infrastructure investment around the world, and we believe that any new multilateral institution should incorporate the high standards that the international community has collectively built at the World Bank and at other regional development banks.

'Road of love' gives village better access

Visitors to Gufo village in the township of Zhaoya in Luxian county, Sichuan province, are often surprised to find that its road is paved with gravel and sand instead of concrete, but the villagers are extremely satisfied.

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Regulation targets judicial meddling

Chinese officials who meddle in judicial cases will soon find their names on a blacklist that leads to internal punishments or legal consequences, according to a new regulation.