Gangsters to face harsher punishments

Courts around China will hand down harsher sentences, up to and including the death penalty, for gang-related crimes, under a directive released on Tuesday by the country's leading group pursuing a national crackdown on gang crime.

Ex-official sentenced for his role in election scandal

A court in Beijing sentenced Liu Qiang, former vice-governor of Liaoning province, to 12 years in prison on Tuesday for accepting bribes and disrupting an election.

Helicopters rescue 10 following avalanche on Xinjiang mountain

Ten hikers were rescued in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region on Tuesday morning after avalanches hit a mountainous area, according to a local fire brigade.

Beijing keeps up pressure on pollution

Editor's Note: After 40 years of high-speed growth, China's economy has entered a high-quality development phase. China Daily is featuring a series of reports to show the new landscape across the country.

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Report: More disputes likely over South China Sea issues

China will likely face more disputes when pushing for progress in negotiations and cooperation regarding the South China Sea, according to new situation report released on Tuesday.

Abusive work schedules in tech industry under fire

Activists are calling for more supervision over labor exploitation in an online crusade spearheaded by software developers against the so-called 996 work schedule, which is widely practiced in China's tech industry.

Year of Pig bodes well for having babies

A rebound in births may occur in China this year because of a favorable attitude toward having a baby in the Year of the Pig, according to doctors and population experts.

Experts ask for stronger juvenile protections

Legal experts called for China to protect juveniles through cybersecurity legislation and redoubled efforts against school bullying after several cases aroused public outrage and concern.

3D printing can rebuild disfigured remains of dead

A 3D printer was running next to a display cabinet filled with imitation body parts at a funeral parlor in Guangzhou, Guangdong province.

Rain, wind forecast as cold front cuts wide swath across country

Many regions across the country will be hit by high winds and precipitation, with temperatures dropping by as much as 15 C, as a new bout of cold air penetrates the country, according to the national observatory.

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