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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.

Efforts made to help examinees

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Hao Gui, vice-chairman of China Shenhua Energy Company, has been placed under investigation by prosecutors, according to a statement posted on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's website on Sunday.

Survey finds foreigners sketchy on China icons

The panda is the mostly widely recognized symbol among foreigners to represent Chinese culture, followed by green tea and yin/yang, according to a survey released on Saturday.

English teachers to get better training

To improve English-language teaching, the British Council and Beijing Language and Culture University have started the first official teacher training program in the Chinese mainland for the International English Language Testing System, known as IELTS.