Improvement needed in combat against 'modern slavery'
2010-11-17 09:06:21
China needs to improve its efforts in the fight against all forms of "modern slavery" and continue its efforts in helping forced labor and human trafficking victims, a US Senior Advisor to the State Department said Tuesday.
Inflation hits 2010 character poll voting
2010-11-17 07:15:36
Chinese netizens have conducted heated online discussions to choose the character of the year, with (zhang), indicating price rises, the most popular so far.
Four detained over Shanghai high-rise fire
2010-11-16 12:46:37
Police Tuesday detained four people over a high-rise blaze that had left 53 people dead and more than 70 others injured in downtown Shanghai.
Thorough investigation on cause of Shanghai fire
2010-11-16 07:57:43
Chinese Public Security Minister Meng Jianzhu early Tuesday morning called for a thorough investigation into the cause of Monday's fatal fire in a downtown Shanghai residential building.
Thorough investigation on cause of Shanghai fire
2010-11-16 07:57:43
Chinese Public Security Minister Meng Jianzhu early Tuesday morning called for a thorough investigation into the cause of Monday's fatal fire in a downtown Shanghai residential building.
Experts protest tobacco money for charity
2010-11-15 11:26:22
An online survey conducted by the Beijing Times at news portal Sina.com.cn on Friday shows about 80 percent of respondents saying a donation worth 10 million yuan (US$1.51 million) from State Tobacco Monopoly Administration for two aid-for-women projects as acceptable.
Experts protest tobacco money for charity
2010-11-15 11:26:22
An online survey conducted by the Beijing Times at news portal Sina.com.cn on Friday shows about 80 percent of respondents saying a donation worth 10 million yuan (US$1.51 million) from State Tobacco Monopoly Administration for two aid-for-women projects as acceptable.
Classroom battle reflects 'power worship'
2010-11-15 07:05:56
On a late October afternoon, Duo Duo went to the railway station after class, instead of going home as usual.
Classroom battle reflects 'power worship'
2010-11-15 07:05:56
On a late October afternoon, Duo Duo went to the railway station after class, instead of going home as usual.
China Scene: Myanmar 'wife' escapes family
2010-11-11 11:06:45
Shanghai looks at a one-dog policy
2010-11-11 07:26:00
SHANGHAI - Dog owners in the city may soon find themselves allowed to raise only one dog at home, according to the city's proposed pet law now being reviewed at the local legislature.