Man jailed for illegal gold futures operation
2009-10-29 20:14:53
A man in east China's Zhejiang Province was sentenced to 9 years in jail for the crime of illegal gold futures operation invloving more than 58 billion yuan, a local court ruling said Thursday.
Residents provide tips to help nab gangs
2009-10-29 18:48:26
More than 40,000 tips provided by local residents have helped officials crack down on gangs and 80% of those who reported the tips gave their real names, Chongqing publicity officials told a press conference Thursday, Xinhuanet reported.
Woman, 60, kills snake after 30-minute struggle
2009-10-29 09:19:43
A 60-year-old woman in Foshan, Guangdong province, fought a snake for more than half an hour before killing it on Sunday.
College girl, 18, sells her 'time', not herself
2009-10-29 09:19:25
An 18-year-old college student in Foshan, Guangdong province, has thought up a unique idea of making an extra buck - she sells her 'time'.
Forgotten kungfu form coming back in fashion
2009-10-29 09:16:36
Yongchun boxing, once a popular form of kungfu in the southern China during the Qing dynasty, is gradually coming back in vogue in Guangzhou, Guangdong province.
$52.7M jackpot winner doles $1.5M to charity
2009-10-28 21:20:58
Winner of China's biggest lottery prize donated 10 million yuan to charity, according to a press conference held by the provincial Welfare Lottery center on Wednesday.
Cat doubles up as alarm clock for master
2009-10-27 09:47:16
A pet cat in Nan'ao county, Guangdong province, doubles up as an alarm clock for its master every morning.
PhD holder jailed for selling skulls
2009-10-27 09:49:37
A Chinese American with a PhD has been sentenced to 8 years jail for buying and selling human skulls.
Ward boys drop 'heavy' patient off stretcher thrice
2009-10-27 09:13:17
Two ward boys of a 120 emergency center have been dismissed from service after they dropped a patient off the stretcher thrice while carrying him to the ambulance in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, last week.
Guests amazed as deer enters hotel lobby
2009-10-27 09:12:29
Guests of a luxury hotel in Dalian, Liaoning province, were stunned when a spotted deer entered the lobby and strolled around for hours last week.
Man feeds pretty lover to make her unattractive
2009-10-27 09:11:31
An insecure man in Chongqing municipality encouraged his girlfriend to eat more so that she would gain weight and never leave him for another man.
Sichuan celebrates PRC's 60th anniversary
2009-10-04 11:17:26
Celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China began early on October 1st in Sichuan.