A spellbinding course for Potter putterers
2012-01-06 09:19:21
An elective course at Sun Yat-sen University became famous at the beginning of the new year. It was not about magic, but has Harry Potter in its name.
A nation on the move during holiday
2012-01-06 08:07:08
Authorities said ensuring safety is the main task during the Spring Festival travel period.
Bear paw smugglers face law's claws
2012-01-06 07:50:05
A recent case involving as many as 117 bear paws smuggled from a neighboring country had been cracked in Hunchun, Northeast China's Jilin province.
Survey discovers women reluctant to date poor men
2012-01-06 07:45:20
The idea that "love is unconditional" was proved wrong in a recent online survey on Chinese attitudes toward love and marriage.
Media encouraged to make China heard
2012-01-06 07:35:06
Media organizations are encouraged to improve their ability to make China's voice better heard in the international community, according to a national meeting ended on Thursday in Beijing.
Food safety campaign slashes dairy numbers
2012-01-06 07:14:54
The "tough battle" to clean up the food sector saw the closure of more than 40 percent of the mainland's dairies.
China seize $844.5 in fake goods in 2011
2012-01-06 07:00:01
China's quality supervision departments investigated and seized counterfeit goods valued at 5.33 billion yuan ($844.5 million) through law enforcement last year.
Girl, panda share more than just a name
2012-01-06 01:21:06
Seven-year-old Tian Tian Brunton went to Edinburgh Zoo to meet her namesake and found out they have a lot in common.
A year of achievement tempered by accidents
2012-01-05 08:49:16
These are a handful of the stories China Daily brought to you last year.
Law urged for animal welfare
2012-01-05 07:23:25
Activists are seeking the prompt introduction of legislation to protect animals.
Ministry predicts new surge in ODI
2012-01-05 07:18:25
OID for 2011-15 is expected to register double-digit annual growth to reach $560 billion.
Campaign to fend off invasion by alien species
2012-01-04 07:30:55
Alien species are attacking crops and causing billions of dollars worth of damage to the economy even though detection rates have increased fourfold since 2002.