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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Avoiding return to poverty discussed

After successfully lifting 68 million people out of poverty in the past five years, China has been urged by national policy advisers to consolidate and prevent disadvantaged communities from falling back into difficulty.

Latest security technology coming to Chinese airports

Airports in China are planning to adopt technology that can make it quicker for people to pass through airport security, according to Civil Aviation Administration.

Judiciary vows to keep up drug fight

Chinese judicial authorities vowed to continue to fight drug-related crimes and strictly punish drug traffickers and manufacturers to keep society safe.

After rehab program, companies offer jobs

Sixty-one employers offering 400 jobs participated in a job fair at the Shanghai Female Drug Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday.

Country making progress in helping addicts

KUNMING - Beyond its tough anti-drug efforts, China has been making efforts to improve its drug rehabilitation system. In a rehab center in Shanxi province, calligraphy, painting, music and traditional Chinese classics have helped people suffering from drug addiction.

Court orders no smoking on slow train

A Beijing court ordered a railway authority on Monday to eliminate smoking areas and remove ashtrays on trains to provide a better traveling environment for passengers.