Trending news across China on Sept 1

Grandsons found covered in mud, singer apologizes for her delinquent son, and the Ministry of Education considers reducing homework for primary students - it's all trending in China.

No real-names, no phones

People who want to open or transfer cell phone numbers have to provide their real names and information starting Sept 1, according to a regulation released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

Children found in mud

Two grandmothers called the police when their grandsons went missing. After several hours of searching, the children were found in a puddle covered in mud, the West China City Daily reported. Netizens said that the children have the talent to become SWAT members in the future.

Calls for help

A woman drowned despite calling for help four times when she was trapped in her car during heavy rain in Shenzhen on Aug 30, Guangzhou Daily reports.

Meng Ge apologizes

Meng Ge, a renowned singer and mother of 17-year-old gang rape suspect Li Tianyi, apologized for not taking responsibility as the guardian of Li during a live interview on Friday. Meng also insisted that Li is not guilty of the rape charges.

Veteran player fulfills dream

The PLA's 36-year-old veteran basketball player Wang Zhizhi fulfilled his dream to be a flag bearer in what is reported to be his last National Games. Wang, donning a military uniform, held the PLA flag for the first time during an athlete parade for the 12th National Games, which opened Friday in northeastern Liaoning province.

Wangfujing stabbing

Police arrested a man, surnamed Huang, suspected of stabbing a girl on Wangfujing Street in Beijing on Friday night. The girl was taken to hospital, according to the Beijing Public Security Bureau.

Less homework?

The Ministry of Education is soliciting opinions on regulations that would relieve the workload of primary school students, such as eliminating written homework. However, some parents said it's impossible to do little homework because their children are preparing to enter middle school.

Pilots petition resignation fees

A total of 230 pilots from 15 airplane companies wrote a joint letter to the Civil Aviation Administration of China pleading for the removal of huge fees on pilots who quit their job. Zhao Hong, a former aircraft commander from the Chongqing branch of Air China, was the first person to cancel his contract without paying the resignation fee.