Quantum tech to link Jinan governments

Jinan, Shandong province, will become the first city in the world, by the end of August, to use ultrasecure quantum communication in government, scientists said on Sunday.

Selfless policeman who died at work is honored by thousands

The sudden death of a police officer after he worked 36 straight hours, saddened tens of thousands of people in Jiangsu province's Haian county.

Pyramid schemes cracked

Police across Guangdong detained more than 280 suspects in a crackdown on illegal pyramid schemes in mid-June, according to a senior police officer on Monday.

Link connects Loess Plateau to high-speed world

The new high-speed railway running through the Loess Plateau was opened on Sunday, the last piece in the puzzle linking the less-developed northwest region to the rest of the country.

Rules focus on homeowners who rent to tourists

Beijing will introduce a new tourism regulation on Aug 1 to improve operation and management of private accommodations rented to tourists, or minsu, and better govern day trips, the city government announced over the weekend.

Forensic artist aids high-profile case of missing Chinese scholar

Police forensic artist Lin Yuhui thought he had had his 15 minutes of fame last year when he demonstrated his skills on a popular TV show.

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Law reopens debate on detention houses

Almost a decade ago, police in Yunnan province reported that an inmate at a detention house had died during a game of hide-and-seek. Li Qiaoming, a suspected tree thief, had actually been beaten to death by fellow inmates.

Waste from city construction an urgent issue, recyclers say

Recycling experts have voiced concerns over a rising number of demolition and construction projects in China's big cities, which they say is creating a growing volume of waste and is an urgent issue.

Beijing is best for public sports spots

I started running in 2010 when I realized I'd gained weight and wasn't feeling well. At first, I worked out in a gym and used running machines, but I gradually found the air stifling.

Bad nannies face blacklist in Shanghai

A district of Shanghai has introduced a blacklist for nannies and housemaids who breach a new code of conduct or have a criminal record.

Judicial progress highlighted

China has been making efforts to correct wrongful convictions and remove evidence obtained illegally over the past few years, in a move to uphold justice by regulating legal procedures, China's top court said.