Taking a scalpel to hospital ticket scalpers

Wu Yutian arrived at Peking University First Hospital, a renowned establishment in downtown Beijing, at 2 am after a 60-minute bike ride in a bone-chilling November wind.

My efforts were worthwhile

When I arrived at Peking University First Hospital at 2 am on Nov 25, I noticed six to eight mineral water bottles lined up in front of each of the three registration windows. It is a common method of securing places in the lines, but there was no one else in the registration hall, so I didn't know who they belonged to.

A 'police father' with 39 'left-behind' children

Liao Yifeng, a police officer who works in a small and remote village of Huangpi in Wuhan, Hubei province, is a "father" to 39 "left-behind" children, whose parents are working far away from home and rarely spend time with them.

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Judges, courts are held to account

Efforts to stem judicial corruption and prevent miscarriages of justice have been stepped up by the nation's prosecutors, the top prosecuting body said on Tuesday.

Capital to improve facilities for disabled

Greater barrier-free access for Beijing's nearly 1 million disabled residents will be provided over the next five years.

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Passengers still stranded at Guangzhou train station

Around 50,000 passengers remained stranded at the Guangzhou Railway Station and nearby areas as of Tuesday night because of delayed trains due to heavy snowfall in northern parts of the country.

Central bank expected to further cut reserve ratio

China should be ready for more cuts in the reserve requirement in the next few years, in a bid to prevent the economy falling into a downward spiral, a government think tank said on Tuesday.

Experts: Policies curbed risks, defused hard economic landing

A new batch of macroeconomic tools were key to curbing systemic financial risks and preventing an economic hard landing during the past year, experts said.

More tech spending to propel innovation

Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, plans to double its fiscal expenditure on science and technology to incubate high-tech startups, seeking a new identity as an international hub of scientific and technological innovation, said government officials.

Plants and passion restore troubled waters

With Spring Festival just days away, millions of Chinese people are making the long trek home for the most-important family reunion of the year.