Human rights, peace discussed at seminar

NANJING - The Third International Seminar on Human Rights and Museology opened in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Tuesday, where scholars discussed the protection of peace and human rights ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre.

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New ballistic missile that covers globe nearly ready

The People's Liberation Army will soon have one of the world's mightiest weapons - the DF-41 intercontinental ballistic missile - military experts close to the PLA have said.

Officials called to account for smog

On Tuesday, the Ministry of Environmental Protection summoned officials from Heilongjiang's four major cities - Harbin, Jiamusi, Shuangyashan and Hegang - and its Commission of Rural Affairs to Beijing, urging them to vigorously take up the task of preventing pollution in winter.

Children get advocates in Shanghai courts

Shanghai is testing the waters of family law proceedings as it moves to protect the rights and interests of children.

Temperatures to plunge as icy fingers grip Heilongjiang

The Greater Hinggan Mountains region in Heilongjiang province is likely to see temperatures as low as - 38 C over the next two days, weather forecasters say.

Suspect detained for role in deadly explosion

A suspect has been detained in connection with Sunday's deadly explosion in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, according to the social media account of the Ningbo police on Tuesday.

Safety checks of preschools begin

The Beijing Education Commission said on Sunday night that a thorough safety inspection will be conducted at all kindergartens citywide, with an education inspector assigned to monitor the process.

Teacher shortage in Shanghai's kindergartens remains acute

Shanghai continues to report a severe shortage of preschool teachers despite ongoing efforts to increase education and training in recent years.

Sex education needed in all schools, experts say

Experts have called for sex education to be promoted in all schools nationwide, warning that younger generations face serious physical and psychological threats from simple lack of knowledge.

Human factors ruled out in deadly explosion

Police have ruled out human factors in a deadly explosion in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, on Sunday that killed two people.

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