Rails expand high-speed network

Two new railways will open on Thursday, expanding China's high-speed railway network to 24,000 kilometers.

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Shared-bike firms facing refund fight

Lawyers and a consumer protection watchdog have stepped in to help users of shared bikes get their money back after three major operators went bust last month.

Tough rules to stamp out bullying

Students who repeatedly bully classmates can now be sent to special schools for juvenile offenders, according to new measures introduced on Wednesday aimed at ensuring campus safety.

Cash incentives to keep rural teachers

Beijing's city government has pledged to continue to improve the quality of teachers at countryside schools, as well as boost their incomes, to provide equal education opportunities to urban and rural students.

Beijing CDC sees rise in flu infections among children

With China now in peak flu season, authorities have said infections should remain under control, as no mutations that might boost the strength or drug-resistance of the virus have been detected.

Luxury hotels are criticized for hygiene

Three five-star hotels in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, were punished on Wednesday after authorities found poor hygiene conditions in their guest rooms.

Quakes hit harder, but not as often

China experienced fewer major earthquakes this year - but those that did hit were stronger than average, according to the latest data from the China Earthquake Administration.

Suspicions raised by online charity for kids

The Ministry of Civil Affairs said on Tuesday that an online charity program is suspected of violating clauses in the Charity Law over the way it released information.

Bans help replenish sea fish stocks

Fish stocks off the Chinese coast have been effectively replenished this year due to successful bans, the Ministry of Agriculture said on Tuesday.

Slips reveal emperor's pursuit of immortality

CHANGSHA - The pursuit of immortality was commonplace among the most powerful of people in ancient China - emperors.

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