Local work safety official dies after fall from apartment
2009-09-18 10:15:28
A top local work safety official in eastern Zhejiang Province was confirmed dead after falling from his home early Friday morning, according to the local government.
Carriers of anemia gene are denied civil servant jobs
2009-09-18 09:16:50
Some applicants in Guangzhou have been denied civil service jobs by local government authorities because they failed "unnecessary" physical checkups, sources said yesterday.
Senior judge handed over to judicial organs
2009-09-17 21:16:12
The former vice president of the higher court in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Zhang Tao, has been handed over to judicial organs for allegedly taking huge amounts of bribes.
Water Cube turns pink to raise breast cancer awareness
2009-09-17 10:55:43
The Water Cube turned pink on Monday night to promote the Pink Ribbon Campaign to raise breast cancer awareness.
Forbes: Beijing emerging as world capital
2009-09-17 10:49:24
That Beijing is the next New York is a common refrain in the capital. Now, a new Forbes report said that Beijing and Shanghai are emerging as two of the "world capitals of the future".
Seven dead, four missing as typhoon Koppu hits south China
2009-09-17 10:28:51
Seven people have been killed and four others remain missing as typhoon Koppu slammed its way into south China's Guangdong Province, local authorities updated the death toll Thursday morning.
New policy may tighten taxers' belts
2009-09-17 09:56:37
A new tax regulation will crimp the wallets of many employees of State-run enterprises, while foreign company employees may not be affected.
Aircraft carrier party to make a splash
2009-09-17 09:53:54
Fancy the idea of dancing on the deck of a decommissioned Russian warship? You will have your chance this Saturday at what is being billed as "the first rave on an aircraft carrier in the world."
Painter for the people
2009-09-17 09:38:00
Painter Wang Qizhi,one of the three artists who collaborated on the giant portraits of Mao Zedong in Tian'anmen Square every year from 1951 to 1963, said he spent three decades studying the facial expressions of Mao, from the curve of his mouth to the wrinkles around his eyes.
New Metro welcomed by myriad readers
2009-09-17 07:15:17
Many Beijing residents and visitors showed capital interest in China Daily's Metro section during its launch Wednesday.
20 ways to enjoy Beijing
2009-09-16 10:52:55
Been to the Greatwall and Forbidden City for that dose of history, or the Bird's Nest and Water Cube for a shot of modernity? There is still lots to see and do in the Chinese capital that continues to enchant travelers from the world over. Our Metro team gives you 20 ways to enjoy the sights and sounds of Beiing.
Death toll from Anhui shipwreck rises to 20
2009-09-16 06:44:56
The death toll from a shipwreck on the Tongling section of the Yangtze River in east China's Anhui Province has risen to 20, local government said Tuesday.