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Reporter jailed for 13 years for fraud, bribery
A Beijing reporter, who claimed to be able to help people change jobs and transfer universities, and took 750,000 yuan in bribes, was sentenced to 13 years in jail.
A former gang leader who was the son of a high-ranking politician was executed this week in northern China after being convicted of murder, kidnapping, and extortion, state media reported.
A MAFIA ring leader, who is also son of a former high-ranking city official, was executed yesterday by lethal injection in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province, according to a court statement.
Eight 5-m-high sculptures created by veteran Chinese artists such as Ye Yushan, Pan He and Han Meilin, and inscribed with words such as "Peace" and "Friendship", in five languages, will be erected at universities in Georgia, Washington, New Jersey, and Kansas, later this month.
Pilgrims from China's Hui community leave for Mecca
Muslims gather in front of a mosque before going to an airport to leave for Mecca in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Oct.
China recovers 2.6 mln ha of grasslands in Three-River Headwaters
Some 2.6 million hectares of grasslands have been restored in the Three-River Headwaters on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the past four years for ecological protection, local authorities said Sunday.
Woman pays $582K for Tibetan mastiff
The world's most expensive dog? Updated: Monday, 14 Sep 2009, 9:26 AM EDT Published : Monday, 14 Sep 2009, 9:25 AM EDT By LILY FU, Special Contributor A Chinese woman has reportedly paid $582,000 for a Tibetan mastiff, making it what many believe to be the world's most expensive dog.
Critics howl at pooch's pampering, price tag
A welcome worthy of a world leader that was given to a 4-million-yuan dog has raised the hackles of critics.
Barking mad! Chinese millionairess pays 352,000 for 'world's most expensive dog'
Barking mad! Chinese millionairess pays 352,000 for 'world's most expensive dog' By Mail Foreign Service Last updated at 4:54 PM on 10th September 2009 A black Tibetan mastiff has become the world's most expensive dog after a Chinese woman paid the equivalent of 352,000 for it.
Tibetan Mastiff is 'most expensive' dog after A 352,000 sale in China
A black Tibetan Mastiff, 80cm high and answering to the name of Yangtze River Number Two, is believed to have broken the world record as the most expensive dog after a Chinese woman paid 4 million yuan for the "priceless" canine.
Johnny Neihu's News Watch: No deliverance in a perfect storm
The week couldn t pass without acknowledging another classic China Post editorial.
Senior leader stresses anti-corruption, economic growth in NW China
Senior Chinese leader He Guoqiang on Tuesday called for innovation in anti-corruption work in order to promote economic development and social harmony.
Ambulance crew sacked for playing mahjong
AN ambulance crew in Jilin Province was been sacked for playing mahjong while on duty at the base.
Villagers Injured in Northeastern China Land Clash
Authorities in the northeastern Chinese province of Heilongjiang said Tuesday they were investigating violent clashes between police and villagers protesting against land acquisition by the government, which left around 18 people injured.