China plans to launch escalator recall system

BEIJING – China is considering launching an escalator and elevator recall system after a 13-year-old boy died July 5 due to an escalator malfunctioning, the Beijing News reported Wednesday. The country plans to enshrine the…

Japan wary over PLA’s modernization

BEIJING – Japan expressed concern on Tuesday over the Chinese military’s recent maritime activities in its annual defense report, a week after Beijing officially announced its aircraft carrier program. “Given the modernization of China’s naval…

China’s cabinet stresses govt openness

BEIJING – The State Council, China’s cabinet, released a circular on Tuesday urging increased openness in government affairs to ensure officials continue to work in a lawful and efficient manner. “We should stick to lawful,…

Former inmate reveals existence of ‘black jail’

BEIJING – “Black jails” run by security companies to intercept or confine “deviant petitioners” have not yet been swept out of the capital, according to Beijing police who said they recently dismantled one such jail…

Openness encouraged by State Council

The State Council, or China’s cabinet, released a circular on Tuesday urging increased openness in government affairs in order to ensure that government officials will continue to work in a lawful and efficient manner. “We…

Police rescue 14 more abducted children

BEIJING – Another 14 children were rescued by Chinese police in south China, the Ministry of Public Security said on Tuesday. On July 15 and 20, police from 14 provinces and autonomous regions simultaneously raided human trafficking…