Rail an 'ideal field' overseas
2016-03-16 06:46:07
China should speed up the standardization of its high-speed railway technologies and take the lead in setting international standards, an industry insider suggests.
China to help alleviate drought along Mekong
2016-03-16 06:35:11
China will provide an emergency water supply to countries along the Mekong River to help deal with drought, the Foreign Ministry said.
Churches face shortage of clergy
2016-03-16 06:25:52
Fewer Catholic, Protestant recruits in China willing to commit to lifelong service.
China needs 1 million more social workers by 2020
2016-03-15 19:50:47
China needs nearly one million more professional social workers by 2020 as rapid urbanization creates groups in need.
China prioritizes water conservation projects in poor areas
2016-03-15 19:36:05
China will give more financial and policy support to improving water conservation infrastructure in impoverished regions, the country's top economic planner has pledged.
Initial report shows environmental quality improving in Shaanxi
2016-03-15 17:07:12
The quality of the environment in Shaanxi, an inland province in Northwest China, has been continuously improving thanks to efforts made by the provincial government in the past five years.
Xiamen customs seize hundreds of tonnes of smuggled meat
2016-03-15 15:54:05
A haul of 530 tonnes of smuggled meat, including contaminated or diseased chicken wings, from Brazil and the United States, was seized at a port in Zhangzhou city, Fujian province.
Severe smog to stifle Beijing region until Tuesday
2016-03-15 14:08:45
A new blanket of smog covering Beijing and the northern provinces of Hebei and Henan could reach hazardous levels on Friday, the central meteorological authority said on Tuesday.
Nanny blacklist adds first rejected caretakers
2016-03-15 13:38:27
In pictures: Destroying fake and shoddy products
2016-03-15 11:20:39
China has made great efforts to crack down on counterfeit and shoddy products in recent years. Now, let's look at some of the impressive, and sometimes spectacular, scenes showing the destruction of fake and shoddy products.
Young couple holds traditional Tibetan wedding ceremony
2016-03-15 09:58:14
A traditional Tibetan wedding ceremony is held in Shangri-La city, Diqing Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan province, March 13, 2016. At around 7am, the groom led a parade to greet his bride at her village. With well-wishes and songs, the bride then accompanied the groom to his house.