Safety and stability boosted in prison system
No prison escapes or deaths have been reported at China's jails since last year despite an increase of inmates convicted of violent crimes.
More than 1,000 auto companies are probed
More than 1,000 Chinese and overseas companies in the auto industry are involved in anti-monopoly investigations.
Chinese film fans mourn for star
Tributes poured in from Chinese film lovers on Tuesday after the death of US actor and comedian Robin Williams at his home in California.
Experts join fight against Ebola
China has sent three teams of experts to Ebola-affected West African countries to help fight the deadly virus.
Deng TV series lifts the lid on key years
A host of political twists following the "cultural revolution" (1966-76) are revealed in a TV series commemorating the life of late top leader Deng Xiaoping.
First lady attends opening of camp for AIDS orphans
China's first lady, Peng Liyuan, was in Beidaihe, Hebei province, on Friday, to attend the opening ceremony of a summer camp for AIDS orphans.
Yunnan pays tribute to earthquake victims
A memorial service was held on Sunday in Ludian county, Yunnan province, for the victims of the magnitude-6.5 earthquake that rocked the area a week ago.
Red Cross teams shifting to reconstruction work
The Red Cross society of China has shifted focus from search and rescue to post-disaster reconstruction in the quake hit Ludian county.
Tuition fees see first hike in ten years
Many Chinese universities are looking to give out more scholarships to students this academic year after it was announced that tuition fees would rise.
Apple products to be excluded from government purchasing list
The Chinese government has excluded apple products from a list of products that can be purchased with public money over security concerns.
Increasing involvement of dogs as part of security forces
More than four thousand police dogs will be deployed nationwide in China to fight violent and terrorist activities.
Health staff at games on lookout for Ebola virus
The Jiangsu provincial epidemic prevention agency is urging the public not to worry about the Ebola virus during the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games.
Shaolin plans to develop video games on kung fu
The Shaolin Temple in Henan province is to develop a new line of kung fu-themed video games to expand its influence among younger audiences.
Swift action urged after quake
Top leaders have told rescuers to race against time to save lives and do their best to resettle survivors following the earthquake in Yunnan province.
Cuban scorpion venom helps fight cancer
Venom from a scorpion native to Cuba, Rophalorus junceus, is being used by scientists as an effective weapon against cancer.