Tougher sentencing

The Supreme People's Court urged the local people's courts to give heavier punishments for crimes that cause serious infringement on juveniles, such as sex offences, taking liberties with children, and forcing children into prostitution.

Severe punishment will be targeted for organizers, educators, and sex offenders with previous conviction, cnr.cn reported.

Photo scam

A tourist was forced to pay 50 yuan ($8.17) after he took a photo of his child with a person dressed as a cartoon character at the Bird's Nest, or Beijing National Stadium, People's Daily reported. When the tourist enquired about the unreasonable charge, he was warned he would be hit if he refused to pay.

Rock living

A seven-year-old boy in Lantian county, Shaanxi province has lived in a shack under a rock with his blind grandma for four years, cnwest.com reported. The poor boy's mother died and his farther is in jail.

Chanel rip-off

A batch of badly spelt knockoff luxury brands appeared in a newly opened shopping street in Shenyang, Liaoning province to entice shoppers,, people.com.cn reported. For instance, Chanel has been written as Cnanel and Hermes becomes Herwes.