College-bound students seek guidance

Many students seek help with the complex and confusing college application process from education counseling agents.

Process keeps parents on their toes

Applying for college in China is a complicated process, varying from province to province and sometimes year by year.

Police detain suspected ringleader of examination fraud

The suspected leader of a gang that allegedly hired university students to take the national college entrance exam, or gaokao, for its "clients" has been detained by the police in Jiangxi province, authorities said on Monday.

Plan aims to boost quality of rural teachers

China will increase the number and quality of teachers in rural areas in the next five years, according to a State Council plan released on Monday.

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Survey says village life still appeals to elderly

Most elderly people who live in villages are satisfied with their lives, even though they are far from their children, struggle to obtain healthcare and services for the aged and are still working on family farms or in other endeavors, a survey found.

River pollution targeted in cities as goals loom

Many cities have begun tackling water pollution, buoyed by government cleanup goals and public support for ridding their communities of black, smelly rivers and ponds. But significant work remains, environmental experts say.

Green group sues CNPC over oil spill

An environmental group in Dalian, Liaoning province, is demanding 645 million yuan ($104 million) for damage it says resulted from pollution caused by the China National Petroleum Corp in July 2010.

Probe of nude photos at museum ongoing

The Palace Museum said on Monday that police are still investigating last month's nude photo shoot at the historic site, but that the museum still encourages artists to visit.

Hilltop retreats aim for pinnacle of success

When South African national Grant Horsfield sought an escape from the pressures and pollution of China's metropolises, the stressed-out Shanghai resident never imagined that in achieving his goal, he would also found a getaway that would transform a mountain range in Zhejiang province into a destination for high-end ecotourism.

Measures set to foil fake govt websites

China is strengthening the online security of e-government projects by providing an officially verified search engine and urging all government and related websites to use a unified logo and domain.

Undercover reporter's cheating story debated

An undercover journalist from Southern Metropolis Daily is attracting growing attention after taking the national college entrance examination under a false identity to break what he said was a cheating ring.