Terraces on top of the world

2013-07-26 06:35:15

The addition of a site in Yunnan province to the World Heritage list is likely to guarantee the continuing survival of traditional Hani culture.

No summer relief for kindergarten pupils

2013-07-25 09:08:39

Many urban Chinese parents use the preschool summer holidays to prep their children before they enter Primary One.

Safety worries mount for Chinese traveling abroad

2013-07-24 08:11:19

A series of incidents involving Chinese citizens overseas has shocked the country.

Giving ancient Lhasa a facelift

2013-07-23 08:52:21

Six months' work and $244m have restored an ancient area of Lhasa.

Families feel the pull of 'gravity'

2013-07-22 06:30:38

An increasing number of young Chinese who left home to study in overseas universities have decided to settle in their host countries.

Party seeks to boost ties with the public

2013-07-19 08:08:15

Locals of Gangshang, an oasis of security in Hebei province, attribute that to their long-standing village Party chief Zheng Mengchen.

Legal conundrum over sexual bribery

2013-07-18 09:47:21

A high-profile corruption case involving Lei Zhengfu and a young woman engaged in sexual activity are still a major topic of public discussion.

Bar street heaven for expats, hell for locals

2013-07-17 10:14:16

Nightlife noise tests residents' tolerance, reports Zhou Wenting in Shanghai.

Railway cities staying on track

2013-07-16 08:01:45

The original beneficiaries of China's railway system are still reaping the rewards and hoping for continued success.

Crash sparks concerns over camps

2013-07-15 07:12:10

The air crash at San Francisco International Airport that killed three Chinese teenagers is likely to prompt changes in regulations governing overseas study tours.

Challenging times on 'high-speed Silk Road'

2013-07-12 07:38:23

Workers on new 1,776-km rail link no strangers to tough conditions.

Coming to a screen near you

2013-07-11 07:11:13

Traditional publishers take unusual steps to make the move into the digital age.