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China Improves Education with More Schools and Teachers

JB Cach   | Dec 30, 2015 03:05 AM EST

China is constantly making effort to improve its education sector, and has made some progress in both facilities and personnel. read more

Shenzhen Authorities Detain 12 Individuals Legally Culpable for Tragic Landslide

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 30, 2015 05:21 AM EST

Police officials in Shenzhen have allegedly detained a dozen people who may have a hand in the tragic landslide in Shenzhen last week. read more

China to Standardize Sign Language and Braille in 5 Years

Cybelle Go   | Dec 30, 2015 07:12 AM EST

There are more than 30 million people in China who have hearing and vision impairments, with varied regional and cultural differences. Currently, translation of special languages such as Braille and sign language often depends on a person's demographic data. However, the government is planning to implement an official nationwide standard for sign language and Braille within the next five years, according to Chinese state media. read more

China Commits to Better Protection for Chinese Citizens Abroad

Ryan General   | Dec 30, 2015 10:42 PM EST

President Xi Jinping extended his sympathy to the bereaved families of four Chinese citizens who were victimized by terrorists, and vowed to strengthen Chinese citizens' safety and security abroad. read more

Man Arrested Driving Truck Covered with Plastic in Hubei

Ryan General   | Dec 30, 2015 12:32 PM EST

A Chinese truck driver was caught driving on a highway with his vehicle almost completely covered with a plastic sheet. read more

China Improves Case Filing Procedures for Every Citizen

Ryan General   | Dec 30, 2015 09:40 AM EST

In a bid to improve work efficiency and make case filing procedures for the public easier, Chinese authorities are set to remove certain unnecessary evaluation criteria for filings cases. read more

Disagreement Over Definition of 'Domestic Violence' and 'Family Members' Caused Delay in Passing of Domestic Violence Law

Ryan General   | Dec 30, 2015 09:27 AM EST

A new law against domestic violence in China was approved on Sunday after seven long days of deliberations by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. Now, it has been revealed that the cause of the delay was reportedly questions over the correct definition on what constitutes a "family member" and "domestic violence." read more

Chinese Drug Kingpin Arrested, Major Drug Operations Busted

Ryan General   | Dec 30, 2015 12:50 PM EST

The kingpin of a drug syndicate known only as "the professor" has been arrested along with 23 other drug producers during a raid by the police in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province. The operation also led to the identification of a number of suspected drugs users from several Chinese universities. read more

China State-Owned Firms Tasked to Take the Lead in Employing Veterans

Ryan   | Dec 30, 2015 03:39 AM EST

An initiative to boost the Chinese military's youth and strength is now being pushed by the government. In the next two years, state-owned companies will be required by the Chinese government to provide jobs for retired soldiers as the national army plans to cut 300,000 troops. read more

Committee Trashes Legal Ban on Surrogacy

Ryan General   | Dec 30, 2015 12:37 PM EST

Lawmakers prevented the inclusion of a proposed legal ban on surrogate mothers after they have raised their objections over its effectiveness. Before the draft was approved, National People's Congress' Standing Committee trashed the said ban. read more

Nanjing Fishermen Catches Hundred-Year Old ‘Pearly’ Soft-shelled Turtle

Ryan General   | Dec 30, 2015 05:30 AM EST

A rare giant soft-shelled turtle with pearl-like growths over its shell has been captured by fishermen in eastern China, according to local newspapers. The turtle, whose kind is not commonly found in the area, is currently unharmed and is being cared for by a restaurant owner. read more

Panda Caretaker Under Investigation for Eating Endangered Birds

Ryan General   | Dec 30, 2015 05:05 AM EST

A caretaker at a Giant Panda protection centre in southern China is being investigated for killing and eating endangered birds.The Chinese government is known to strictly enforce wildlife conservation laws. read more

China Landslide Update: Shenzhen Official Commits Suicide by Jumping from Building

Alexis Villarias   | Dec 28, 2015 03:35 PM EST

A landslide in the southern city of Shenzen has left one person dead and more than 70 people remained missing. A few days after the tragedy happened, the former head of the City Urban Administrative and Law Enforcement Bureau for Shenzhen's Guangming New District apparently committed suicide by jumping off an apartment block. read more

Marquis of Haihun Tomb: More Gold Coins Found, Search for Identity Seal Continues

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 29, 2015 08:25 AM EST

Chinese archaeologists have opened the external lid of a tomb which they believe belongs to a marquis from the Western Han Dynasty (206 - 24 AD). Trove of treasures of gold and jade was excavated at the site. read more

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