‘I love you, mom’ – Kids shy away from showing love to parents

The approach of Mother’s Day has reminded many of the debt they owe their parents. But while having great affection is one thing, saying it is another.

Critics say market could sink Titanic 2

Although a Nanjing shipyard has guaranteed that its new Titanic won’t sink, critics say a ship has to do more than float to make money in the shrinking market for luxury ocean liners.

Tobacco program bails on bid for science award

A tobacco research program has been left out of the race for a top science award following its controversial study of manufacturing low-tar, less-harmful cigarettes.

Price hike could damage tourism

During the three-day International Labor Day holiday, dozens of scenic spots across the country raised the price of entrance between 20 and 60 percent, according to the Economic Reference Daily.

Elephant fights back at visitor

A visitor was slightly injured at the Wuhan Zoo on April 30 when an elephant returned fire after another visitor hit it with a stone, the Hubei-based Wuhan Evening News reported.

Man arrested for bomb threat hoax

A man was arrested on suspicion of making a bomb threat at Shanghai Pudong International Airport last Friday in Sichuan Province.

Bus hijacker under control

Police in Wuhan, Hubei Province said they subdued the man who hijacked a bus on Monday evening.

The thirsty dragon – Capital faces severe water shortage

Rarely in recent memory has water scarcity been as apparent as it was this past winter, which saw 108 dry days before the first snowfall on February 9.

China reads less paper, more on the Web

The average citizen read four books, 100 newspapers and 6.67 magazines last year, according to a survey released Monday.

New visa policy to attract talent

A new visa category titled “talent introduction” has been added to a draft law on exit and entry as part of the country’s efforts to draw talented individuals from abroad.