China has more than 1,300 vocational colleges

2016-06-29 09:30:34

There were 1,341 vocational colleges for higher education in China in 2015, according to the Ministry of Education (MOE) Tuesday.

Water trading aims at better use of resource

2016-06-29 08:37:19

China launched a national water rights exchange on Tuesday, allowing for the trading of water between different areas and users.

No relief as latest rains wreak havoc

2016-06-29 08:37:19

Continuous rainstorms swept through a number of areas in China on Tuesday, soaking residents with renewed troubles.

Summer crop yield set to decline

2016-06-29 08:37:19

China's summer crop yield is set to drop for the first time in six years as a result of a reduction in acreage, unfavorable weather conditions and adjustments in the crop structure, according to analysts.

Guangdong crackdown breaks soccer betting ring

2016-06-29 08:37:19

Police have detained another 103 suspects after busting a major soccer betting syndicate in an ongoing crackdown against online gambling in Guangdong province.

Beijing offers residency for skilled tech workers

2016-06-29 08:37:19

Beijing will allow some skilled workers from home and abroad to obtain permanent residence by accumulating points based on skills, employment history and education credentials.

Rain continues across southern China

2016-06-29 08:45:39

Relentless rain continued to wreak havoc in several southern Chinese provinces Tuesday, disrupting train services, flooding highways and forcing thousands of people to evacuate their inundated homes.

Real names required for phone apps

2016-06-29 08:28:04

Smartphone application providers will be required to have real-name registration for users and to establish a system to review content starting Aug 1.

Report identifies LGBT preferences in capital

2016-06-29 08:22:24

Chinese gay men prefer sports like volleyball, tennis and badminton and pay more attention to their buttocks and chest muscles during workouts, while straight men prefer soccer and are more concerned with their abs and thighs, according to a lifestyle report from the LGBT community.

Survey finds 77 percent of Chinese families are happy

2016-06-29 08:12:44

Who is happiest in China? Women have a slight edge, but men are not far behind, according to a government-backed survey. And the happiness quotient goes up with age, and among people who are still in their first marriage.

Chinese women snap up millions of bikinis every year

2016-06-29 08:01:26

Young Chinese women are snapping up millions of bikinis every year, but conservative tastes dictate that they cover more of the body than in other countries.

Latest research remains hopeful in digital technology

2016-06-28 19:59:28

Digital technology will hopefully contribute a total output worth $52.7 million to China's GDP by 2020, according to the latest research results of global consulting firm Accenture.