The first Politburo meeting of 2024 – a year that marks the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic – focused on political control and party discipline.

If Beijing really wants encourage marriage, rather than putting pressure on women and their family to stop this admittedly problematic custom, it should address the gender inequalities that make marriage unattractive to women.

The mutual visa exemption agreement takes effect on Lunar New Year’s Eve, which falls on February 9 this year.

Ma Aijun sentenced to 12 years in prison for abuse of power, taking bribes in case related to assault that shocked the nation.

Ministry of State Security says victory of independence-leaning presidential candidate William Lai in Taiwan cannot ‘stop the trend of reunification’ and pledges to carry out counter-subversion and anti-espionage campaigns targeting the island.

The Supreme People’s Court says it will balance legal transparency with privacy protection, after reduced access to court verdicts sparked outcry.

In thousands of cases, courts have ignored evidence when women sue for land compensation from their villages.

China’s top court acknowledges drop in judgments shared on public database and says it will launch limited legal archives – a move lawyers and scholars say is incompatible with ‘sunshine judiciary’ principle Beijing has promoted.

State media reports top political advisory body decides to revoke seats of executives from three major companies

French aviation insiders say their research shows renewed hunt could quickly find Malaysia Airlines jet that disappeared nearly a decade ago, prompting relatives of missing Chinese passengers to call for more efforts.

A data analysis of civil service recruitment adverts found thousands more posts are earmarked exclusively for men, while many ‘women-only’ posts come with a catch.

Broadcaster stirs patriotism with viral video about Battle of Lake Changjin, also known as Battle of Chosin Reservoir, which ended on December 24, 1950, and is considered a pivotal moment in China’s fight against US and its allies in Korean conflict.

The proposed changes on rewards are meant to encourage healthy development in the industry, regulator says.

Crowd control measure is second announced within days in bid to protect health and well-being of the vulnerable animals at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

Shanghai police announce string of arrests in connection with theft of trade secrets from semiconductor company.

Liangliang and Lijun’s Chinese dream fell apart when construction on their new home stopped, a pandemic pay cut made things harder and they had to leave the city. Their videos resonated with many young Chinese, as the country entered an economic downturn.

The cyberspace regulator aims to improve efficiency by reducing excessive formalities and duplication across government apps and social media.

Most of the Changping line was operating by Friday morning, but with fewer trains because of the extreme weather.

Reunion after 25-year search for missing child sparks social media fervour, while expert advises caution about AI’s use.

Cyberspace Administration of China says regulating the reporting of incidents could reduce loss and damage and protect national internet safety.

Analyst cites ‘social instability’ risks as many of China’s 295.6 million migrant workers feel the effects of a shaky post-pandemic economic recovery.

Emphasis on tech self-reliance comes weeks after telling Joe Biden measures taken by the US have seriously harmed China’s legitimate interests.

Ministry of Public Security says cyberbullying had been rampant, resulting in some victims killing themselves or becoming mentally ill.

Beijing and Washington will team up at UN climate conference in Dubai to strengthen cooperation as the two leading carbon emitters pledge to step up joint action to fight global warming.

Zhang Guimei, 66, founder of China’s first free public high school for girls, is a household name. But her biopic has divided feminists and the communist state.

Passport holders from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia will benefit from the arrangement for the next 12 months.

China’s coal producers are under constant scrutiny over accidents, often caused by lax safety standards and poor enforcement.

Hospitals in Hubei, Guangxi and Guangdong have been accused of providing false documents that can be used to register kidnapped babies under false names.

Shen Yiqin, state councillor and president of the All-China Women’s Federation, says women must contribute to the ‘great cause of national rejuvenation’.

China has been taking measures to encourage couples to have children, offering incentives ranging from cash to homebuyer subsidies. However, there is not enough information on what to expect and how to raise a child, not much community help and the ‘birth reward’ doesn’t go very far.