China's pilotless helicopter to fly in June
2011-05-20 11:14:18
China’s "V750" pilotless helicopter performed a successful test flight on Wednesday and will take to the skies in June.
College suicide blamed on graduation pressure
2011-05-20 11:01:12
A college student jumped to her death from the seventh floor of a school Wednesday, less than one month before she was due to graduate, the Beijing Times reported Friday.
Tourism is still a luxury for many
2011-05-20 08:30:48
Yue Zhongbin is a travel lover, yet he was surprised when he discovered that Thursday was China's first National Tourism Day.
Residents complain of crowds, costs, stress
2011-05-20 08:08:05
Cao Hui, a Beijing native, does not like her hometown anymore because she encounters surging prices, unrelenting work pressures and crowds nearly everywhere she goes.
School turns to feng shui for exorcism
2011-05-20 08:06:14
A group of feng shui masters recently went to a primary school in Guangdong province to exorcise ghosts in visits that have given rise to much controversy among the public.
Elite members sought for luxury club in ancient palace
2011-05-20 08:04:24
Another plan to convert an ancient palace site into a luxury club has reportedly been uncovered, this time in the Chengde Mountain Resort.
'Drones' key to fighting terrorism
2011-05-20 08:03:08
More unmanned aerial vehicles, so-called drones, are likely to be used for security purposes in future, supplementing the anti-terrorism work that currently relies on cars and other ground-based equipment.
Thirst for profits risks historic sites
2011-05-20 07:55:26
The way China treats its cultural relics has come under fire in the wake of allegations that important historical sites have been misused.
Elite members sought for luxury club
Wealth of publicity for eloping billionaire
2011-05-20 07:54:17
Reports about a married billionaire who is chucking it all in to be with his mistress have dominated the headlines.
One killed, 7 injured after building collapses
2011-05-20 07:18:28
A body was pulled out and seven others were injured after a five-storey building under construction collapsed Thursday in Central China's Hubei province, said rescuers.
Starbucks to increase 1,000 cafes in China by 2015
2011-05-19 22:57:56
Starbucks will continue its expansion in the Chinese mainland market, planning to have 1,500 cafes in operation by 2015, said an official from the company.
Drought affects rice output in E China
2011-05-19 22:51:07
Due to unusual lack of waterfalls, Jiangxi was hit by a severe drought that began plaguing in the spring and continued into the summer, which was rare in recent years in the province.