Missing rail ticket renews old debate

2016-06-21 07:48:58

The insistence by China's railway authority that a passenger who lost his ticket pay to have it replaced has aroused another round of discussion on the internet.

A better class of teacher

2016-06-21 07:38:40

Twenty years ago, many English-speaking expats in China applied for teaching jobs because work was easy to come by. Routine inspection of qualifications was almost nonexistent and all most people needed were their mother tongue and an engaging character.

Salute to the sky

2016-06-21 07:14:29

More than 150 yoga practitioners practice their poses on a 700-meter-high glass viewing platform at a scenic spot in Pinggu district, Beijing.

Thousands flee their homes amid fatal downpours

2016-06-21 07:09:02

Torrential rain across nine provinces and Chongqing municipality in central and southern areas of China has left more than 20 people dead and forced tens of thousands from their homes.

Giant panda twins born in SW China

2016-06-21 04:09:30

A giant panda gave birth to twins on Monday in Chengdu City, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, the first twins this year anywhere in the world, according to the breeding base.

Chinese supercomputer tops list of world’s fastest

2016-06-21 03:16:52

A new Chinese supercomputer has dethroned the country’s Tianhe-2 from the top of a list of the 500 most powerful supercomputers in the world.

Thousands flee their homes amid fatal downpours

2016-06-21 03:13:46

Torrential rain across nine provinces and Chongqing municipality in central and southern areas of China has left more than 20 people dead and forced tens of thousands from their homes.

City cashing in on construction of new launch center

2016-06-21 02:54:43

China's fourth and most southerly space launch center is preparing for its maiden launch at the end of this month, boosting local tourism.

Documentary about Xinjiang everyday people debuts

2016-06-20 21:55:06

A serial documentary I'm from Xinjiang on the Silk Road debuted in Beijing on Monday.

Most Chinese consumers plan to maintain or increase spending in 2016: survey

2016-06-20 16:59:32

Most Chinese consumers will continue to spend, albeit a bit slower, this year despite slowing economic growth and market volatility, according to research by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

China exposes more offshore NGOs

2016-06-20 15:22:43

The Ministry of Civil Affairs on Monday made public the names of 83 offshore NGOs registered abroad by Chinese applicants.

Survey shows Great Wall 'most recognizable' Chinese cultural symbol

2016-06-20 15:20:19

A survey has revealed that the Great Wall is the "most recognizable" Chinese cultural symbol.