Reports on SOEs will boost transparency

The State Council, China's cabinet, will report annually on the management of State-owned assets to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, a vital way to boost transparency and maintain the values of such assets, according to a guideline released on Sunday.

Woman plans lawsuit over dog's death

A woman in Chengdu, Sichuan province, who suffered mental anguish after her dog was taken away and killed is expected to turn to the courts for justice.

Cities used cannons to improve air quality data

Environmental chiefs have punished officials in two cities for using mist cannons - devices for clearing smog - to wash pollutants from monitoring stations to improve air quality readings.

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Regulator targets bank quality, risks

China will deepen efforts to maintain market order in the banking industry to prevent financial risks and promote the high quality growth of banks, the sector's regulator said on Saturday.

Couple hot online for funny selfies in burned-out house

NANNING - A young couple have become online celebrities after taking humorous selfies in the wake of a blaze in their home in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. "I was in the bathroom, and smelled burning. When I opened the bathroom door, I saw a big fire," Zhong Cheng said after the incident last week.

Professor dismissed over harassment

Chen Xiaowu, a professor at Beihang University in Beijing, has been dismissed from his post as executive vice-president of Beihang's Graduate School following the confirmation of accusations of sexual harassment, the university reported late on Thursday, the day before a student at another university made allegations of sexual harassment against a professor.

Belarus opens door to welcome more Chinese tourists

Belarus will further open its doors and expects to attract more Chinese tourists as the countries signed a memorandum in Beijing on Friday.

Smoking rate on decline in Beijing

Smoking rates in Beijing decreased by 1.1 percentage point after the implementation of tobacco control regulations in the capital, city authorities said on Friday.

Top scientist in nuclear, satellite program dies

Yuan Chengye, a renowned Chinese chemist who played a vital role in the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" project, China's nuclear and space program, died on Jan 9 aged 94.

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Agencies use tricks to fuel Weibo trends

Shanghai's internet watchdog has criticized agencies that offer to manipulate rankings on Sina Weibo to create "hot topics", after a mix-up involving hip-hop fans and a Party magazine.