Hebei's poverty-stricken village gets new look after Xi's visit

2016-04-26 11:28:36

A view of a newly built house in poverty-stricken Luotuowan village, Fuping county in North China's Hebei province, April 25, 2016. President Xi Jinping visited the village at the end of 2012. The village aims to relieve poverty and complete building a moderately prosperous society by 2020.

China’s first heavy-ion medical accelerator ready for clinical trials

2016-04-26 11:12:43

An advanced piece of medical equipment that is used in cutting-edge cancer treatments has been developed in China, making it the fourth country in the world to possess such technology.

Shaolin monks boost rescuers self-defense skills

2016-04-26 10:46:19

Shaolin kung fu monks teach members of the White Swan Rafting Rescue Team working at the Yuxi Gorge in Central China's Henan province, April 25, 2016. Monks shared skills that the members can use to protect themselves from harassment.

Trading on a firm friendship

2016-04-26 07:59:32

Growing commercial links with China are helping the Nepalese government rebuild its economy after the country was devastated by an earthquake a year ago. Sylvia Chang reports from Rasuwa, Nepal.

Boy's sudden death prompts campaign against child labor

2016-04-26 07:59:32

The sudden death of a 14-year-old boy at a factory in Foshan city, Guangdong province, has triggered a citywide campaign against the exploitation of child laborers in the Pearl River Delta hub.

Shanghai sees more foreigners in counterfeit-products cases

2016-04-26 07:59:32

A rising number of foreigners have been held accountable for intellectual property infringement in Shanghai, a senior official with the city's prosecuting agency said on Monday.

Shanghai unveils Disney-themed plane and station

2016-04-26 09:30:17

A Shanghai Disney-themed airplane has made its debut in Shanghai on April 25, 2016.

Wealthy Chinese still spreading their wings

2016-04-26 07:59:32

Affluent Chinese are continuing to spend big on overseas travel, with a round-the-world trip costing 1.38 million yuan ($212,520) with just 10 vacancies selling out soon after noon on Monday, hours after becoming available.

Pink, white and red petals in full bloom

2016-04-26 08:50:22

Trees that are 800-year-old in full bloom in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province.

Draft law eases curbs on foreign NGOs in country

2016-04-26 06:54:23

The bill removes the restriction of only one office for NGOs on the Chinese mainland, though their number and locations must be approved by the regulator.

Beijing to build toilets with free Wifi

2016-04-25 23:20:33

Beijing Municipality will build 100 toilets with free Wifi access this year, part of the city's "toilet revolution" efforts.

China tries to restore confidence in vaccines following scandal

2016-04-25 21:39:00

The authorities are trying to restore public confidence in vaccines after a nationwide scandal struck fear into the hearts of parents.