Soundbites

"Justice shouldn't bow to injustice; legality shouldn't give way to illegality. That's a basic principle in our society. We should be brave when people offend against us, and it is even more important that bravery should be encouraged by our laws."

Good man in difficult situation

Yu Haiming never expected to be well-known, but that changed when he became involved in a case of assault that has dominated headlines in the past week.

Scientist cleared of falsifying results

An investigation into scientist Han Chunyu, who was forced to retract a paper he wrote about a groundbreaking gene-editing technique after allegations of fraud, has concluded that he did not intentionally falsify his research.

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ALS patient, 29, tackles peaks

When Zhang Wei was 7 years old, he was told he would not live past 18.

Couple defy disability to become proud parents

As is customary in China, Zhang Yongfei and Tian Xiao held a family celebration this month to mark the 100th day since the birth of their son. Unlike most new parents, however, Zhang will never see his child, and Tian will never hold him.

Husband carries wife on tour of China

With his wife on his back, Wang Xiaomin spent more than 12 hours visiting Huangshan Mountain, in eastern China's Anhui province, on July 22.

In with the old, in with the new

Two first-of-its-kind books representing two prominent publishing trends rubbed shoulders when they were launched at the Beijing International Book Fair, the world's second-largest book fair, that ended on Aug 26.

Dialogue to help end trade impasse with US

China will maintain constant communication with the United States to resolve the current trade impasse, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday, adding that a resolution is possible only if the two sides are seen as equals in negotiations.

Boost for western areas mulled

More measures are in the pipeline to boost investment in infrastructure in China's western areas, a senior official with the nation's top economic regulator said on Thursday.

Tax cuts to support tech upgrades

China has made overseas outsourcing research and development expenditure available to additional tax deduction, as part of its continuous efforts to ease tax burdens on enterprises and promote technology upgrades, said the State Administration of Taxation on Thursday.

Expo shows BRI is China-Eurasia trade driver

China will continue to work with Eurasian economies in building the Belt and Road Initiative for more shared benefits, Vice-Minister of Commerce Fu Ziying said on Thursday.