Experts: No implied threat from missile

Chinese military experts on Wednesday countered speculation by foreign media that the People's Liberation Army wanted to keep other countries' forces away from South China Sea by displaying its DF-21D anti-ship missile.

China, US take aim at cybercrime

China and the United States have pledged to work closer to fight cybercrime and vowed to prioritize cases related to cybertheft of intellectual property for commercial gain.

Former leader lauds Beijing relations

Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou hailed his November meeting with President Xi Jinping in Singapore as a historic breakthrough in building "a bridge of peace" across the Taiwan Straits and expressed hope that people from both sides would seek "in-depth mutual understanding".

Pressure marks jobs in media

String of premature deaths in two months renews talk about high stress in workplace

Three toddlers head out on early morning adventure

Three toddlers embarked on their maiden road adventure on Monday in Jiande city, Zhejiang province.

Toilets beckon to all, regardless of gender

Some cafes, restaurants and bars in Beijing have posted signs designating public toilets that can be used by anyone regardless of gender identity.

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Boy, 10, stabbed by angry hospital patient

The 10-year-old son of a hospital staff member was stabbed by a disgruntled patient in Hunan province, police said on Tuesday, in the latest incident involving tense relations between patients and medical professionals.

Fathers encouraged to be more active with sons

Schools and parents, especially fathers, should pay special attention to the education of boys to avoid the occurrence of more "sissy boys", an education expert warned.

IMF official warns of debt risk

China is making progress on its economic rebalancing, but rising corporate debt could pose risks to growth in the medium and long term if the debt problem isn't solved, a senior official at the International Monetary Fund suggested in Beijing on Tuesday.

Buyers of online services need good sense, judges say

Beijing judges warned people to be sensible when making purchases online, as the largest contract fraud case since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 came to a close.

Experts call for stricter playground standards

Experts called for stricter regulation of building and testing synthetic playgrounds amid public concerns about student health problems allegedly caused by toxic surfaces.