Man, 57, eyes world record for balancing act
2009-08-31 09:37:03
A resident of Haikou who can balance more than 100 "health care balls", weighing a total of 16 kg, on one hand is eyeing the Guinness Book of World Records.
National Games Flame makes its way to Shandong
2009-08-17 18:21:11
The National Games Flame began its cross-China journey August 16 in Beijing, where it will head to the host city of Jinan for the opening ceremony of the 11th National Games, which will take place from October 16 to 28. .
Chongqing holds bus driving contest
2009-08-17 18:11:24
A bus driving contest to test bus driver's skills took place in Chongqing yesterday. About 30 bus drivers participated in the competition, which were selected from 14,000 drivers of bus groups with work experience above three years.
Fujian to regulate construction material market
2009-08-13 13:07:38
Fujian will take intensive actions to examine and regulate the province’s construction material market from August 12 to October 10, in an effort to ensure the quality of buildings and protect the interests of customers.
10 blamed for Xi'an subway collapse
2009-08-12 17:53:32
The cause of the August 2 Xi’an subway collapse has been determined with 10 people found accountable for the deaths of two people in the collapse.
Public bicycle service comes to Nanchang
2009-08-11 18:40:00
The Honggutan Management Committee (MC) recently launched a new system for locals which will help them get around town and benefit the environment at the same time.
Armed robbery with a toy gun
2009-08-11 09:02:40
The Chongqing police have caught a man who robbed a mobile phone store there on August 7, they announced on Monday. And, they said, the suspect used a toy gun to steal the phones.
Man dragged to death by tank truck
2009-07-31 17:10:22
A man was killed after being dragged by a tank truck for over 30 meters on the Nangang Bridge in Minhou, Fuzhou, capital of southeast China’s Fujian province, on July 28. He died on the scene and his body was so mangled that it was unrecognizable.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts support children with mooncake sale
2009-07-31 09:22:46
For the third year running, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, has organized a nationwide charity mooncake sale.
Guangxi has 290 Billionaires: Hurun Report
2009-07-30 17:27:38
Guangxi has 290 billionaires among its 48,890,000 population and 4,200 people with over 10 million yuan, according to a report drafted by Rupert Hoogewerf, who was invited to a wealth forum held recently in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.
Fujian universities assign students to Taiwan
2009-07-30 17:14:54
Fourteen universities in Fujian including Fuzhou University, Fujian Normal University and Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University will assign students to Taiwan universities to study for one year this autumn, the Fujian Education Department announced July28.
Zhao An: From zero to hero
2009-07-28 15:09:00
Zhao An, today the president and founder of a successful television and movie company, Guangzhong Movie and Television Company, is a long way from where he started as a child, in 1954.