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Positive posts make money for crisis firms

An underground business, that charges companies high fees to delete negative news or posts against them, has been flourishing in the run-up to World Consumer Rights Day today, normally regarded as the most important day to highlight a company's good reputation.

Pet fair targets big-time buyers

The rising cost of keeping pets in many large Chinese cities in tandem with high property prices did not keep crowds from flocking to the opening of a major Shanghai pet fair on Friday.

Woman hires boyfriend online to please mother

A 26-year-old woman in Beijing is recruiting a man to be her temporary boyfriend from the biggest global Chinese online community, in order to stop her mother bringing her back to their hometown.

Migrants cash in on labor shortage

As a labor shortage grips China, companies must pay up or risk shutting down.

Plug pulled on waste of natural heat

Property buyers attracted by real estate promotional slogans of "hot springs" should be cautious after the government effectively killed such projects Tuesday.

GM grain still 'long distance away'

Genetically modified (GM) foods still have a long way to go before they reach the Chinese market even though the Ministry of Agriculture has certificated two strains of GM rice, a senior rural affairs official said.

China, a rising star, once again attracts talents

With its fast and steady development, China is now profiting from a brain gain, after having witnessed a brain drain for quite some time.

Joint efforts against water pollution

Authorities in the Yangtze River Delta are calling for cross-region environmental legislation to achieve better water quality in Taihu Lake, China's third-largest freshwater lake, that has been plagued by pollution for years.

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Qing palace sale attracts State companies' interest

A courtyard house next to Beihai Park that was once part of a Qing dynasty palace is being advertised online for 420 million yuan and attracting the interest of State-owned enterprises.

New deal for commercial flights over the Great Wall

Old train tickets and the memory of yesteryear

'Hometowns' battle to claim their celebrities

Equestrian enthusiasts advocate riding horses to work

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