Free hukou fails to seal the deal in talent search

As competition to attract talent has intensified between major cities in recent years, many have unveiled packages to lure ambitious young people. However, permanent household registration, one of the key incentives offered by many cities, appears to be losing its appeal.

Tianjin initiative illustrates difficulty of attracting suitable applicants

On May 16, the Tianjin government announced that people age 40 or younger with bachelor's degrees would be allowed to register for hukou in the city without having a job or owning property. The move was part of a drive to attract more young people to the northern port municipality.

Premier backs world trade order

Premier Li Keqiang called on Japan to work with China in safeguarding multilateralism and free trade, as the countries are confronted by rising trade protectionism and anti-globalization sentiment.

Lax rules keep train smokers puffing along

Nearly 90 percent of Chinese railways are subject to anti-smoking regulations, but enforcement remains poor, particularly on slower services, according to new research.

Hebei province sets rigorous standards for glass walkways

A technical standard for glass walkways at scenic spots has recently been released in Hebei province to better ensure the safety of tourists.

Yangtze porpoise nears extinction; protections urged

The Yangtze finless porpoise remains in extreme danger of extinction despite intensified efforts in recent years to protect the rare species, which is endemic to China's longest river, according to the most recent national survey.

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Bad verdict: Man wants 2 billion yuan

An entrepreneur who spent about 10 years in prison for contract fraud saw his name cleared in court on Tuesday and said he plans to demand more than 2 billion yuan ($295 million) in compensation.

Heavy rains hammer Beijing, Tianjin

Torrential rain hit parts of Beijing on Tuesday morning under the influence of Typhoon Ampil after it moved into Hebei province early on Tuesday.

2nd head of a charity confesses to sexual assaults

Environmental activist Feng Yongfeng has become the second high-profile charity chief to confess publicly this week to sexually assaulting women.

Unemployment rate falls as job supply increases

China's urban unemployment rate fell to 3.83 percent in June, the lowest since 2002, the top human resources authority announced on Monday. The country's employment structure also improved.

CPC releases results of its latest round of discipline inspections

The Communist Party of China released findings of the latest round of its disciplinary inspections on Sunday, the first such effort undertaken by the 19th CPC Central Committee.