Mainland: Drill will get Taiwan nowhere

A spokesman for the Chinese mainland warned on Thursday that the Taiwan administration's attempt to resist reunification by force will "get the island nowhere".

Dream jobs differ depending on generation

The top dream job for Chinese men in childhood is to be a public servant. For women, it's to be a teacher. That's according to a survey published by LinkedIn, a US-based networking website, ahead of International Children's Day, which falls on June 1.

Justice Ministry official loses position, expelled from Party

A former senior official in the Ministry of Justice who provided false personal documents and who is suspected of corruption has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and removed from office, the top disciplinary watchdog said on Thursday.

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Beidou promoted for use in Arab states

China and Arab states will work together to promote the use of China's Beidou Navigation Satellite System in the Arab world, according to a statement following an industry forum on Wednesday.

Ex-Xinjiang paramilitary commander expelled

A former commander of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, a unique paramilitary organization in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, was expelled from the Party after a corruption probe, China's top anti-graft authority announced on Wednesday.

Tunnel crash toll climbs; cleanup continues

The death toll from a severe crash inside a tunnel in Hebei province on Tuesday has risen to 13, officials involved in the investigation of the incident said on Wednesday.

More reservoirs to control flooding

Yangtze River flood control authorities plan to increase the number of reservoirs used for flood diversion and storage from 21 to 28 to cope with potential flooding along the river basin as the rainy season approaches.

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Some grads decide to delay job search

With the job market becoming increasingly competitive every year, a growing number of fresh university graduates are opting for "delayed employment".

Unisex restroom slow to gain popularity; smoking a problem

Shanghai's first unisex public restroom, designed to help reduce waiting times for women, is failing to woo users, especially females.

Beijing moves to protect children at risk

Beijing prosecutors are working with the municipal government and education institutes to set up a system to better protect children against abuse.