Free WiFi on buses in Tibet's Lhasa

2016-04-09 18:29:54

Free WiFi will be available on all city buses and tour buses in Lhasa, capital of China's Tibet autonomous region, this year, a local operator said.

China issues blue alert for rain

2016-04-09 16:33:05

China's national observatory issued a blue alert, the lowest in a four-tier warning system, on Saturday for rainstorms in south China in the coming two days.

Online shopping in rural China nearly doubles in 2015

2016-04-09 16:32:02

Online shopping is thriving in rural China, with last year's transactions nearly double the 2014 amount, a Ministry of Commerce official said.

Chinese police prohibit 5,452 fraudulent bank transfers

2016-04-09 16:30:42

Chinese police have managed to stop 5,452 bank transfers involved in telecom fraud, thanks to a quick response mechanism instituted on March 3, the Ministry of Public Security said.

Authorities look for 3,300 cans of fake infant formula

2016-04-09 13:27:27

The latest scandal involved roughly 17,000 cans of such counterfeit baby powder and the suspects made nearly 2.0 million yuan ($310,000).

Car crash kills 8 in east China

2016-04-09 13:17:32

A sleeper coach collided with two trucks in East China's Shandong province early Saturday morning, killing eight people and injuring 17 others, local police said.

Willow warning: Catkins are pretty, but carry potential health risks

2016-04-09 11:59:12

Tourists visiting the capital will experience a "snowing scene" in the following days as the pussy willow from the blossoming poplar and willow trees covers the whole city.

Car crash kills 8 in East China

2016-04-09 10:25:17

A sleeper coach collided with two trucks in East China's Shandong province early Saturday morning, killing eight people and injuring 17 others, local police said.

Restoration set to start on Confucius complex

2016-04-09 07:46:19

Work has begun on a 320 million yuan ($50 million), five-year project to repair colorful paintings on the ancient buildings that comprise the Confucius temple, mansion and cemetery in East China's Shandong province, a cultural heritage official said on Friday.

Women ponder safety after hotel incident

2016-04-09 07:46:19

Many want to know more about self-defense as police announce arrest of a 24-year-old suspect

Study: HIV able to resist 'molecular knife' therapy

2016-04-09 07:46:19

A new study by Canadian and Chinese researchers has once again shown the resilience of HIV, which survives and thrives through mutation.

Beijing inspectors work to ensure safe auto exhibition

2016-04-09 07:45:39

Beijing's inspection and quarantine authority conducted on Friday its first large-scale inspections on cars, goods and containers arriving from overseas for Auto China 2016 to ensure they were safe and free of unexpected hazards such as pests.