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The rise and fall of a university bureaucrat

[2015-08-12 07:43]

Ji Baocheng, a former president of Renmin University of China, recently returned to the limelight but for the wrong reasons.

This Day, That Year

[2015-08-12 07:43]

Item from Aug 12, 1983, in China Daily: Reminiscent of the grandeur of yore ... A cornerstone was laid on Wednesday in a project to restore Yuanmingyuan - Beijing's fabulous Old Summer Palace that was burned down by invading Anglo-French forces in 1860 - and eventually make it a heritage park ...

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[2015-08-12 07:43]

The popularity of fitness apps, including step counters, is spurring more people to clock their walking distances with smartphones and other mobile devices.

Looking ahead

[2015-08-12 07:43]

Events and stories coming up in the next few days

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[2015-08-12 07:43]

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Chinese airlines score poorly

[2015-08-12 07:43]

Chinese carriers were among the least punctual airlines in the world last month, and analysts attributed the poor performances to rapidly growing air traffic and bad weather.

Palace Museum opens Olympic Park exhibit

[2015-08-12 07:43]

The Palace Museum opened a new exhibition hall in the Olympic Park Observation Tower on Tuesday that will feature items from the former royal collections.

Ex-SOE executive gets 18-year prison sentence

[2015-08-12 07:43]

A former senior executive at several major State-owned enterprises was sent to prison for 18 years on Tuesday after he was convicted of embezzling public funds and accepting bribes.

New trolleys can fully recharge in 30 seconds

[2015-08-12 07:43]

Train equipment maker CRRC Corp is introducing a fast-charge trolley bus system that trades traditional overhead cables for an energy model that can fully charge a trolley in 30 seconds while passengers are getting on and off.

Statement by Abe to offer an 'apology'

[2015-08-11 07:57]

Sources close to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that the Japanese leader's statement on Friday will include key words such as "apology", and observers said Abe is possibly doing so because of pressures both internally and externally.

100 yuan note will get a face-lift

[2015-08-11 07:57]

New optical features will be among the changes to the 100 yuan bill, which will improve protection against counterfeiting and help financial institutions handle bank notes.

Country's 1st bishop ordained in 3 years

[2015-08-11 07:57]

The Catholic diocese in Anyang, Henan province, has ordained the country's first Catholic bishop in more than three years-an appointment recognized by the country's religious authorities and the Roman Catholic Church.

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