Director questions fine
Zhang Yimou has disputed an official calculation of his earnings used to determine a fine he is due to pay for violating the family planning policy.
Government orders TV anchors, guests to use Mandarin
News anchors and TV guests must speak in Mandarin and should avoid dialects and foreign languages.
Africa will remain important pillar of China's diplomacy
Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins his six-day tour of Ethiopia, Djibouti, Ghana and Senegal on Monday.
Diaper firms set to clean up with disposables
Propelled by the policy change, multinational companies in the baby diaper industry have embarked on expansion plans in China.
Warmest New Year's Day in Beijing for six decades
Beijing's warmest New Year's Day in decades saw people flood outdoors on Wednesday, the first day of 2014.
Beijing turns cold shoulder to Japan
Beijing has declared Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe "not welcome" by the Chinese people and said Chinese leaders won't meet him.
Tainted farmland to be restored
Farming of contaminated arable land almost the size of Belgium has been halted and the land will be rehabilitated to ensure food security.
14 killed in Russian bombing
At least 14 people were killed and dozens injured on Sunday when a female suicide bomber blew herself up in a train station in a southern Russian city.
Govt smoking ban applauded
The announcement said the Party and government officials must not smoke in public places.
Influential bloggers set topics online
China's new media continues to be dominated by high-profile users in 2013 despite the country's campaign against online rumors.
Sanlitun center treats foreigners like natives
Community health service centers play a vital role for Chinese patients, but they also provide services to expatriates.
Smokers on trains to face big fines
Anyone caught smoking on high-speed trains will be fined up to 2,000 yuan ($330) starting Jan 1, according to a railway safety regulation.
Changes could balance gender ratio
Allowing couples to have two children could result in an increased fertility rate and a more balanced gender ratio.
Delicious, festive holiday choices abound for expats
Foreigners in China for Christmas won't need to miss out on their favorite holiday foods and traditions.
Ancient expertise provides answers to Sichuan river project
A major construction project has unearthed a piece of history and thrown light on engineering expertise dating back millennia.