Tibet quake hurts 60, some severely
2016-05-12 08:26:02
The magnitude 5.5 earthquake that hit Qamdo in the Tibet autonomous region on Wednesday injured more than 60 people, six of them severely, according to authorities.
Plan will boost Yangtze Delta urban cluster
2016-05-12 08:26:02
The Yangtze River Delta is set to build a global reputation for its cluster of cities by 2030 by focusing on high-end equipment manufacturing and modern services, the State Council said on Wednesday.
County in Tibet aims to stamp out tourist graffiti at Qomolangma scenic spots
2016-05-12 08:26:02
The county in Tibet that is home to the world's highest mountain is taking steps to stop graffiti by visitors at the peak's tourism hot spots.
Officials provide personal touch in legal disputes
2016-05-12 02:43:08
Ding Jiaqiang, a villager in Guizhou province, never expected the provincial Deputy Governor Chen Mingming to appear in court to directly answer an administrative dispute case against the local government.
Giant panda cub dies 5 days after birth
2016-05-11 21:47:50
A giant panda cub died on Tuesday morning, five days after it was born at a breeding center in southwest China's Chengdu, the center confirmed with Xinhua on Wednesday.
China welcomes Disney-Lego partnership at new resort
2016-05-11 21:23:38
The largest retail store owned and operated by Danish toy giant Lego S/A officially opened at Shanghai Disney Resort on Wendesday.
66 dead, 10 missing after heavy rain in S China
2016-05-11 21:11:59
Heavy rain in China's eastern, southern and southwestern areas since May 4 has led to 66 deaths with 11 people still unaccounted for, the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) said Wednesday.
Pilot tourism project connects freelancers with tourists
2016-05-11 20:54:37
Experts attending a forum on Wednesday expect more detailed measures to protect the interests of both tourists and tour guides.
Beijing's climate reform proves to be a success
2016-05-11 20:48:28
Beijing has taken a tougher stance on polluters in the first four months of the year with total fines exceeding 20 million yuan, a municipal environmental watchdog said on Wednesday.
Women's public spaces stir controversy
2016-05-11 20:32:55
An elderly gentleman in Central China's Henan province was irritated when the bus he usually takes pulled over sporting a "ladies only" sign.
China to raise retail fuel prices
2016-05-11 19:56:52
China will raise retail oil prices from Thursday to adapt to warming global markets, the country's top economic planner announced Wednesday.
Tibet suffers 5.5-magnitute earthquake
2016-05-11 19:52:23
Tibet's Dingchen county was hit by a 5.5-magnitude earthquake at 9:15 am on Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.