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Stabbing at school results in boy's death

The stabbing death of a third grade boy by a father who said the boy had bullied his daughter shocked the public over the weekend. It also renewed concerns that not enough is being done to contain school bullying.

Rules aim to protect child models

Authorities in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, have proposed regulations to protect child models after a video went viral showing a girl being kicked by her mother during a fashion photography session.

Giving mother's family name to infants gains popularity in China

YINCHUAN - Each time Ren Ran introduces his baby girl, he sees the surprise on people's faces. But he has never regretted the decision to give his daughter her mother's surname instead of his own.

Three generations of train engineers track progress of country's railways

When Li Renchao became a train engineer in 1959, he did not think it would become a family affair. Both his son and grandson have worked for China's railways, reflecting the country's development from steam power to internal combustion and finally electric engines.

Officials punished over illegal buildings

Hebei province has punished about a dozen officials involved in illegal building projects in Shijiazhuang and Baoding cities. The projects were exposed to the public in the media earlier this year.

Govt improves safety for toddlers

Authorities will step up oversight of infant care centers to ensure the safety of toddlers, an official said on Friday, as the country moves to bolster the growth of care services for children under three years old.

Experts figuring out how to predict earthquakes

The China Earthquake Administration pledged to enhance its earthquake detection capability as it rolls out an experimental project in the country's tremor-plagued southwestern region.

Former Interpol chief is charged with bribery

Meng Hongwei, former Chinese vice-minister of public security and president of Interpol, has been charged with bribery by the Tianjin Municipal People's Procuratorate No 1 Branch, according to the Supreme People's Procuratorate on Friday.

Court officer probed over 'missing' files

Wang Linqing, an officer with the top court, is being probed for alleged duty-related violations, five months after he told a story about "mysteriously missing" court documents that sparked wide public concern of possible judicial corruption.

Carmaker's execs urged to follow regulations

The top market regulator on Friday summoned executives of three Mercedes-Benz related companies, urging them to follow China's laws and regulations and intensify oversight over sales dealers across the country to ensure consumer rights.

Protection of Arctic species key to cooperation

China expects to participate in more international assessments of the impacts of climate change and human activities on Arctic ecosystems, a senior official said.