Trademark: Court rules in favor of Qualcomm

A court verdict on Tuesday brought an end to a seven-year trademark conflict between a local maker of electronic products and a US chip maker, both of which sell their products under the Chinese name "Gao Tong" in the Chinese market.

Charity event online rakes in donations

A charitable art sale raged on WeChat on Tuesday, collecting 6.6 million yuan ($1 million) in four hours.

Forest farm plants seeds of success

China plans to use its experience in green projects like Saihanba- the nation's largest man-made forest - to build similar forest farms in ecologically fragile regions to fight desertification, the National Development and Reform Commission said.

Doctors asked to intervene in abuse cases

Staff members at Shanghai medical institutions should keep detailed records on the physical condition and medical treatment of patients who may be victims of domestic abuse, the city's health authorities said.

16 jailed in Shanghai for abusive loan schemes

Sixteen men involved in four cases of lending money at exorbitant interest rates- to juveniles in most cases - with the aim of grabbing residences possessed by their targets' families, were sentenced to prison terms of two to 16 years by Shanghai district courts on Monday.

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'Urgent and necessary' court reforms suggested

A series of judicial reforms, including the further establishment of intellectual property courts and orders preventing interference in cases by governmental departments, have been added to a draft amendment of the Organic Law of People's Courts for consideration by China's top legislature.

Road closure for exercisers creates friction in Qingdao

Traffic police in Qingdao, Shandong province, have been closing a local road every night to give people a place to exercise and jog safely.

Report: Tougher copyright protection needed

China's top legislature called upon governments at all levels on Monday to strengthen copyright protection by creating an information-sharing system for administrations and judicial authorities, along with a blacklist of violators.

Advisers to play role in BRICS' worldwide influence

Think tanks will work to play a positive role in deepening cooperation among BRICS members in strengthening global governance and meeting universal challenges, according to a commerce official and a think tank organizer.

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Sex offenders barred from jobs near kids

A city district in Shanghai will permanently bar people convicted of sex-related offenses from entering professions that have close contact with juveniles. It's the latest effort to better protect minors from potential sexual assault.