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Train crash compensation rises to 915,000 yuan

2011-07-29 17:03

The compensation for the families of those killed in a high-speed train crash in Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang province has been increased to 915,000 yuan ($143,000).

Airport closed as rains sink runway

2011-07-29 16:21

An airport in Southwest China's Sichuan province has suspended its air service indefinitely after the runway was found to be sinking due to repeated torrential rain.

New round of formula price rises hits China

2011-07-28 17:41

As the price of imported milk powders continued to soar, the price of domestic brands also started to increase recently, the Chongqing Times reported Thursday.

Chinese rush to buy US land

2011-07-28 17:25

One Chinese office worker paid $8,800 through an online auction by chance and bought 1,000 square kilometers of land in Miami of US, the Guangzhou Daily reported on Wednesday.

Beijing earns most money of tourism

2011-07-28 16:04

Beijing was the most popular tourism destination around China last year according to annual income, the Beijing Business Today reported on Wednesday, citing data from the National Tourism Administration.

BYD to provide electric cars for Universiade

2011-07-28 15:36

BYD Auto Co Ltd signed a contract with the Shenzhen public transportation sector to provide 200 pure electric buses and 300 pure electric taxis for the upcoming 26th Universiade (World University Games), CarsChina.com reported on Wednesday.

Dodgy doctor gets 10 years for killing kid

2011-07-28 12:13

A man convicted of killing a mentally disabled boy by misdiagnosis was sentenced to 10 years in jail on Tuesday, the Beijing Times reported on Wednesday.