Beijing Subway to end 2-yuan fare era
2014-10-29 08:47:00
Prior to Tuesday's announcement of two new ticket plans, the Beijing Subway had not increased its ticket prices for seven years. The metro system had for many years offered 2 yuan tickets for any of its destinations, becoming the busiest and most popular travel choice for people traveling in the city.
Security pact sealed with Afghanistan
2014-10-29 07:50:05
China and Afghanistan reached a "new important consensus" on Tuesday on combating the East Turkistan Islamic Movement as Afghanistan's new president arrived in Beijing for his first state visit since being sworn in.
Overhaul of anti-graft legislation on the way
2014-10-29 07:43:40
China will upgrade anti-corruption legislation as it continues a campaign to build a clean government and practice austerity.
Exhibition on torture is not for everyone
2014-10-29 07:34:09
Organizers of an exhibition of ancient instruments of torture in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, have suggested that children, heart disease patients and people with high blood pressure stay away because of the vivid depictions of shocking cruelty.
VP: Tokyo should offer sincerity, action
2014-10-29 07:32:31
Vice-President Li Yuanchao called for Tokyo to offer "sincerity and action" to improve relations with Beijing, while emphasizing China's commitment to improving Sino-Japanese relations.
Needles removed from baby's body
2014-10-29 07:25:56
Needles apparently stuck into the body of an 11-month-old baby by her abusive aunt were surgically removed on Tuesday.
Two Chinese universities earn top-100 listing in global rankings
2014-10-29 06:29:06
In the first ranking of global universities by U.S. News & World Report, Harvard University topped the list while Peking and Tsinghua universities were ranked one and two respectively among the schools from China. In the global standings, Peking was 39th and Tsinghua placed 67th.
New accord on security sealed with Afghanistan
2014-10-29 03:01:28
China and Afghanistan reached a "new important consensus" on Tuesday on combating the East Turkistan Islamic Movement as Afghanistan's new president arrived in Beijing for his first state visit since being sworn in.
From military model to market forces
2014-10-28 08:17:41
Many of China's leading defense companies are to be merged with commercial enterprises.
Book emphasizes animal welfare
2014-10-28 07:56:30
China released its first animal welfare textbook for veterinary students on Monday, a move reflecting the country's rising concern for animals.
Amendment aims to better protect children
2014-10-28 07:56:30
China's top legislature discussed a proposal to amend the charge of violence against children in the Criminal Law on Monday after a number of cases came to light that teachers and nursing workers had used inappropriate force.
Women desire better sex lives
2014-10-28 07:16:24
A report on the happiness of Chinese sexual life shows a more proactive attitude toward sex among women, with as 98% of them having bought sex toys.