China mulls domestic violence law
2012-02-28 17:20:47
Anti-domestic violence law is on the legislative agenda of the National People's Congress (NPC) in 2012.
Woman dies to save $95 work attendance bonus
2012-02-28 15:58:58
A young woman died of a brain hemorrhage because she delayed seeing a doctor to avoid losing a 600 yuan work bonus for good attendance, Nanfang Daily reports.
Travelers bugged by online refund delays
2012-02-27 17:10:04
Some travelers who canceled their online train ticket booking during Spring Festival travel rush have failed to get a refund, the Guangzhou Daily reported.
Boy determined to save up for surgery
2012-02-25 18:31:10
An orphan in Chongqing born with six fingers on his right hand is determined to rely on himself to save up for his surgery by collecting and selling used bottles.
Canada may revise law to stop Chinese births
2012-02-24 13:34:59
The Canadian government is planning to revise the law next year to crack down on Chinese women who travel to Canada to give birth so children automatically gain Canadian citizenship, Xinkuaibao newspaper in Guangzhou reported.
Family planning slogans to be overhauled
2012-02-24 12:37:43
Poorly worded slogans that advocate family planning in China are undergoing a makeover as the National Population and Family Planning Commission launches an in-depth analysis of the current slogans.
Rail ticket ID will stay on track
2012-02-17 11:16:07
Railway tickets issued with identity cards will be continued despite the peak Spring Festival travel season ending on Thursday, Beijing Times reports.
Son accused of murder after helping mother die
2012-02-16 13:53:49
A migrant worker in Guangzhou is accused of murder for helping his mother end her life, the Information Times reported.
Man wants ex-wife back for Valentine’s Day
2012-02-14 16:54:01
A man surnamed Liu in Dalian seeks to remarry his ex-wife after cutting off her hair and divorcing her, Liaoshen Evening News reported.
10,000 yuan roses are golden
2012-02-14 14:18:20
Special roses are priced at about 10,000 yuan ($1,589) for one bunch of 52 in Guilin, Guangxi province, around Valentine’s Day, chinanews.com reported on Tuesday.
City to offer reward for lost property
2012-02-13 16:30:23
People who hand in lost and found items will get a cash reward of 10 percent of the cost of the property under a proposal being considered in Guangzhou province.
70% Chinese men have intimate female friends
2012-02-13 16:15:35
As many as 70 percent of Chinese men have intimate female friends, Yangtze Evening News reported.