Intellectual works prone to theft on Net
2011-04-26 08:17:02
To many, the Internet is a boon because it gives them anonymity, an easy means of interacting with other computer users and a way to disseminate information quickly.
Illegal mapping hotline fails to ignite interest
2011-04-26 08:12:16
A new hotline that people can use to report illegal mapping services has been decidedly cold since its launch on April 21.
Sinopec demotion over liquor abuse
2011-04-26 08:05:08
The former general manager of Sinopec Guangdong was demoted in reaction to a scandal concerning extravagant liquor bills, the company said on Monday.
Drivers get organ donor opportunity
2011-04-26 08:02:45
While applying to get driver's licenses on the mainland, members of the public can agree to give their organs away after they die, said Huang Jiefu, the vice-minister of health.
Forum: will you donate in such a scenario?
Vegetable price slump hurts Chinese farmers
2011-04-25 19:57:04
The current vegetable price slump may offer temporary support in China's fight against soaring inflation, but it has also taken its toll on Chinese farmers.
Micro blogs popular among officials
2011-04-25 08:04:09
At least 2,428 Chinese governmental agencies and officials have been posting short messages online using domestic micro-blogging services that are similar to Twitter.
Senior official who made fengshui threat promoted
2011-04-25 07:47:21
A former district Party chief in Chongqing, who hit the headlines when he ordered a developer to stop work because a project was ruining the fengshui of a govt building, has been promoted.
Charges of witness tampering don't stick
2011-04-23 07:50:31
Prosecutors in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality dropped charges on Friday against the Beijing lawyer Li Zhuang, who was accused of encouraging a witness to fabricate evidence.
Students connect with campus life through thriving BBS sites
2011-04-22 08:22:23
For some, the online Bulletin Board System (BBS) means more than just a way to socialize at Tsinghua University.
Trial starts for 'corrupt' ex-mayor
2011-04-22 08:19:03
Xu Zongheng, the former mayor of China's southern boomtown of Shenzhen, stood trial on Thursday on charges of accepting bribes, according to a local court in Central China.
Parents of hurt boy ask county to pay up
2011-04-22 08:00:57
Li Peiyao's parents were not pleased with the overdue apology they finally received from Gu Pengtu, chief of the county where they live, who had been in a car that knocked over their son in a traffic accident in 2009.
Special: iEarth Day
2011-04-21 17:03:49
The World Earth Day, which falls on April 22, is here and the China Daily website is inviting readers to share their views on the global day of action to appreciate the Earth's natural resources.