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Oil giants face $24m Bohai Bay spill claim

Attorneys for Yantai fishermen demand damages for losses from 2011 disaster

Students seek success via startups

It would appear that Chinese at universities and colleges are not daunted by the high failure rate of students starting their own businesses.

Regulation outlines bike-sharing rules

To standardize the development of the online bike-sharing industry, Shenzen transport commission unveiled a draft plan on Tuesday, defining the responsibilities of citizens, government and service operators.

Aquarium sends baby penguins to 'kindergarten'

Sunasia Ocean World, an aquarium in Dalian, Liaoning province, has sent more than 20 young penguins to a "kindergarten" where they will learn survival skills.

Police pursuit of drug suspects ends in Guangzhou shooting

A suspected drug trafficker was shot dead in the street while another was detained by police in Guangzhou on Wednesday morning.

Study targets gap in State aid systems

An annual report on China's poverty alleviation work has highlighted a lack of coordination between two parallel systems aimed at helping the poor.

Couple jailed for selling two babies

A young unmarried couple, who sold their newborn baby girl for 20,000 yuan ($2,870), have been convicted of child trafficking and sentenced to prison by a court in Jiashan county, Zhejiang province, according to Qianjiang Evening News.

Diversity needed to beef up industry

Despite seeing steady growth, China's sports industry is still immature and should shift its focus from manufacturing to service and entertainment sectors, according to researchers.

Top internet regulator maps out cybersecurity strategy

The top internet regulator has mapped out a national security strategy, aiming to safeguard cyberspace sovereignty, security and interests of cyberspace development.

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Hangzhou switched on to smart city thinking

Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, has become the biggest beneficiary of mobile internet-enabled social services, with smart cities developing rapidly since the government introduced the Internet Plus initiative.