Law firms encouraged to seek partners beyond mainland

Shanghai's justice authority said it will encourage domestic law firms to cooperate more with firms outside the Chinese mainland to achieve the city's goal of an all-around, multilayered platform by 2020 for legal services in cases involving foreign parties.

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League earns praise for its online reach

The Communist Youth League's online presence has increased dramatically over the last five years, helping the youth organization deliver its messages to millions of young people, delegates to the organization's 18th National Congress said on Wednesday.

Wigs for kids start with donated hair

A map showing people where to donate their hair for children with leukemia who need a wig after receiving chemotherapy was released in Shanghai on Tuesday.

Video blogger faces wrath after blasting HK

Public outcry continues in the wake of a video in which an Asian-American internet celebrity made derogatory remarks about China and Chinese people, with netizens denouncing it as "unbelievably disrespectful", "annoying" and "seriously mean and impolite".

Man sentenced to death with reprieve for cutting off victim's head

A man who used a kitchen knife to cut off the head of a restaurant owner in Wuhan, Hubei province, was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve by a court on Wednesday.

Capital airport braces for storms

China's busiest airport, Beijing Capital International Airport, said it has taken measures to increase flight punctuality, as midsummer approaches with its frequent storms and heavy rains.

School teacher accused of molesting loses credentials

A high school teacher who was accused of forcibly kissing a female student before the girl committed suicide last week will have his credentials revoked, according to an announcement on Tuesday.

11-year-old seeks place in Guinness as tallest 6th-grader

An 11-year-old student in Leshan, Sichuan province, is more than 2 meters tall and wonders if he is the tallest sixth-grader in the world.

Odds dim for getting car license in Beijing

The chance of getting a new car registration in Beijing reached a record low this month because of an increase in applicants for the license plate lottery, combined with a reduced quota.

HK students land internships at nuclear firm

Four students from City University of Hong Kong will begin their internships at China's major nuclear power operator, China General Nuclear Power Corp, marking the first time the industry has opened its doors to Hong Kong students for internships.

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