Top scholar suspected of involvement in GM rice scandal

A professor at Huazhong Agricultural University is suspected of getting involved in a genetically modified (GM) rice scandal in Wuhan, Centrall China's Hubei province, the Beijing Youth Daily reported.

'Pocket-size' teacher with tall dreams

With dark skin and a pair of near-sighted glasses, the 50-year-old Xiong Chaogui is the president of Melong primary school in Wenshan city, Southeast China’s Yunnan province. People call him “pocket-size” teacher since he is only 1.38 meters tall. Yet his life has been a journey of devotion and contribution to education in the most remote region in China.

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• Shanghai investigates senior executive
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• Guilin offers 72-hour visa-free entry
• Many oppose college tuition increase
• Behavior beyond classes
• Report on army cheats sparks concern
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• Discipline inspectors look into Tibet
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  China steps up fight against drugs

  The CPC Central Committee and the State Council have published a new guideline to strengthen the government's anti-narcotics efforts.

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Tough facts about rape in China

Although victims of sex crimes suffer both physically and psychologically, they could suffer even more if others know they have been raped. This stigma prevents many victims from seeking justice.