Lawyers of controversial New York City ex police officer Peter Liang have filed a motion on Tuesday to overturn the conviction for manslaughter handed down to him, arguing that he was not given proper training to handle the situation.
Eight migrant workers had been sentenced to imprisonment by a court in the Southwestern Province of Sichuan in China for demanding that they get paid their salaries.
Beijing may finally get to see a working Ferris wheel soon after construction of a giant wheel began Tuesday west of the capital.
Australian "fairy circles" are not similar to "crop circles," and now, scientists are finally able to explain that humans nor aliens are responsible for these mysterious circles spread out over vast areas in Western Australia. A new research indicates that the Australian circles have been created by plants themselves.
China has approved the country’s first ever charity law promoting the culture of giving among the country’s citizens, but not without opposition.
A specialized course in Hebei Province has combined regular academics with ski instruction over the winter, according to an article by China Daily. Called the Zhangjiakou Youth Winter Olympic Games School, the program aims to nurture winter sports stars that will represent China in the future.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated on Friday, March 11, China and Russia's commitment to pursue the reopening of Six-Party Talks to help the denuclearization process on the Korean Peninsula, according to an article by China Daily.
China is stepping up its anti-graft campaign in an effort to combat the misuse of poverty alleviation funds and ensure that these are delivered to those who are in need.
Guardians of people who suffer from serious mental disorders in Beijing may qualify for a 2,400 yuan ($370) annual subsidy from the municipal government. The aim of the subsidy is to encourage good care for the people with serious mental disorders in the city.
Amid the celebration of World Consumer Rights Day, prices are rising in the business of deleting online posts, an industry that is illegal in China. To protect their reputation, companies often pay to delete online posts, especially ones that may paint them in a negative light.
Chinese sports schools are urged by the Ministry of Education to boost better cultural education. The ministry said it is crucial for the quality of the athletes who will be nurtured in such institutions.
China's tallest skyscraper, the Shanghai Tower, is expected to be open for business soon. The 632-meter-tall tower is second only to Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.
With more than 55 million people residing in China's underdeveloped rural areas, the ongoing "two sessions" have vowed to improve their lives within the next five years, as reported by Xinhua News Agency. The central government plans to increase its poverty alleviation budget by 43.4 percent this year.
The Chinese government expressed its "strong dissatisfaction" and diplomatic discontent on Friday after the Dalai Lama was invited to attend a function that is affiliated with an ongoing United Nations human rights meeting. Despite firm opposition from China, the United States, as well as other supporters, insisted on inviting the Dalai Lama to attend the function.
China called for a stop to "provocative actions" and urged all parties to maintain calm and restraint to avoid tension from escalating on the Korean Peninsula, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
