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Report: People are willing to pay for quality content

More people increasingly willing to pay for quality content on the internet, including novels and music - a change in behavior that could promote copyright protection and tackle online piracy, according to a new report.

Copyright violations trouble colleges

As universities across China increasingly go digital, creating a wealth of online resources that offer almost endless learning opportunities, experts have warned they could be guilty of massive breaches of copyright.

Shanghai Tower offers airy city views

Shanghai Tower, China's highest building, officially opened its sightseeing deck on the 118th floor to the public on Wednesday. In 55 seconds after paying 180 yuan ($26), visitors can rise into the sky for a bird's-eye view of the cityscape.

Development of Xiongan kicks off

Xiongan New Area in Hebei province, which will soon start construction, is calling for worldwide competitive bids for the planning and design of the area's first phase, a local government official said on Wednesday.

Mother reaches out to virtual world for parenting advice

Meng Dongxue follows 17 public accounts on WeChat, and they are all about babies.

Processing of patents speeds up

China's intellectual property authority is making an effort to shorten the review time for patent applications, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Suspect charged in gruesome killings

Prosecutors in Gansu province have charged a suspected serial killer with multiple counts of murder, rape and mutilating corpses.

Ministry to oversee cleanup of dump sites in Hebei, Tianjin

The Ministry of Environmental Protection said on Tuesday that it will supervise the treatment and restoration of polluted dump sites in Langfang, Hebei province, and Tianjin's Jinghai district.

Speech rehab center fires 3 teachers accused of abusing children with disabilities

A rehabilitation center in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, that was accused of abusing children with disabilities has been suspended, a local association for people with disabilities said on Monday.

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Beloved trees have messy habit

Nanjing, Jiangsu province, has developed an online platform to forecast the amount of annoying dry fruits, or achenes, that will fall off plane trees. The trees are beloved by the city's 8 million people, except from April to June, when they create a mess.