Eight schools punished for violating rest time

Chinese education authorities have publicly reprimanded eight secondary schools for infringing on students' rest time through inappropriate teaching practices. According to a statement from the Ministry of Education, the schools — located in Hebei, Jiangsu and Henan provinces — were found to have committed infractions, including starting the academic term early and organizing unauthorized supplementary classes. In response, education authorities in the three provinces imposed penalties, including revoking eligibility for awards and honors, stripping existing titles, and dismissing the responsible principals. The ministry emphasized that irregular practices such as extended school hours and extra classes during holidays, significantly impact students' physical and mental well-being while damaging the reputation of the education system.

Job opportunities for ex-service personnel

Chinese authorities have launched a nationwide campaign focusing on the employment services for ex-service personnel this year. Scheduled to run from April to November, the campaign was announced through a circular jointly issued by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and three other authorities. Veteran affairs departments across the country should establish up-to-date data comparison mechanisms in coordination with local human resources and social security as well as tax authorities, in order to maintain dynamic oversight of the employment situation of ex-service personnel, according to the circular.

Qinghai's noodle culture celebrated

An event showcasing the culture of hand-pulled noodles in Qinghai province was held at the Cultural Palace of Nationalities in Beijing on Friday. During the event, noodle industry leaders and culinary researchers discussed Qinghai's experiences in integrating its noodle culture into the Belt and Road Initiative, exploring its historical roots, cultural significance and innovation in noodle-making techniques, while further promoting Qinghai's culinary heritage. Discussions were also held on exploring the stories of Chinese culture embedded in noodles, the role of noodle culture in fostering ethnic unity and its potential to drive high-quality development in the industry.

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