Environmental NGO sues polluter

An environmental federation is suing an industrial polluter in Shandong province for damages from air pollution.

Campus branch to coordinate research with regional development

Beijing Foreign Studies University launched its first off-campus branch in Foshan, Guangdong province, on Friday, in a bid to link intellectual research and regional development.

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The shape of things to come

There is a long-established stereotype of Asian, especially Chinese, women. They are seen as caring, polite and gentle, usually heavily family oriented, soft-spoken and with a gentle demeanor that conveys great charm.

Sale figures show regional variations

In August, Taobao, China's biggest online shopping platform, published a report that showed sales of A-cup bras were falling while sales of C cups were rising.

Purpose and perception

Breasts are primarily composed of fatty tissue that surrounds milk glands, called lobules, and milk ducts. They are connected to the chest wall by connective tissue, and their main physiological purpose is to provide nourishment for infants.

Teacher's 55 years in classroom sets record

While many Chinese teachers retire at the age of 55, 76-year-old Ren Zuyong has been working as a high school teacher for 55 years and has made the record books.

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Chongqing

Xiamen Special: Environmental efforts underway to tackle pollution

Local authorities are making great efforts to tackle air pollution in Siming district in the coastal city of Xiamen in Fujian province, to create a cleaner and fresher future for both residents and visiting tourists from around the world.

Terrorists executed for Kunming attack

Three terrorists who led the attack last year that killed 31 people in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province, were executed on Tuesday.

Evidence indicates mummy statue was stolen, experts say

Relic experts in Fujian province presented evidence suggesting that a 1,000-year-old Buddha statue containing a mummified monk, which had been on display at an exhibition in Hungary, may have been stolen from a village temple in the province.

Experts see player enthusiasm as key

The foundation for Chinese soccer to prosper must be developed at the school level, but experts said that the school curriculum should be expanded based on students' interests, not administrative orders.