Two dead, 18 injured in China battery plant blast
2016-05-31 23:52:41
Two were confirmed dead and 18 others were injured in a battery plant explosion in East China's Jiangsu province Tuesday, local authorities said.
Underage victims of sexual assault struggle to be heard in China
2016-05-31 23:05:47
Most children remember their school days fondly, but for students of a school in Youxian County in central China's Hunan province, it is a time they would prefer to forget.
Bamboo development in Africa topic of Beijing forum
2016-05-31 20:37:00
The International Network of Bamboo and Rattan hosted a forum on Monday in a bid to create a platform for collaboration and promoted the utilization of bamboo as an effective option for a sustainable future in Africa.
Report reveals top Chinese buzzwords of 2015
2016-05-31 20:20:20
An annual report into language use found that "incorrupt" and "Internet Plus" were the most popular buzzwords last year among Chinese in discussions of domestic issues.
Fatal blast's aftermath questions university teachers' other jobs
2016-05-31 17:44:23
The validity of university teachers working in industry and other enterprises has been questioned again following a recent accident that took the life of a 25-year-old man in his academic supervisor's factory
Chemical plant in Central China on fire, no casualties reported
2016-05-31 17:30:25
A chemical plant in Central China's Hubei province caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, and no casualties have been reported so far, local authorities said.
Expert council formed to advise on food security, grain glut
2016-05-31 16:52:12
China has established a council of experts on national food security as the government seeks intellectual support from think tanks to reduce the massive grain surplus and further reform the pricing of staple foods.
China's rich kids want personalized, digital travel: report
2016-05-31 16:34:18
Wealthy young Chinese want personalized and unique luxury experiences when traveling, with digital services throughout their trip, according to a new report.
Controversial emperor's bestselling biography to be sold abroad
2016-05-31 16:03:22
The biography of a controversial Chinese emperor and marquis whose tomb is currently being excavated will soon be on sale abroad, as rights to the book, a bestseller in China's mainland, have been sold overseas.
China intercepts substandard children's products of foreign brands
2016-05-31 15:00:43
Shanghai's quarantine officers have returned or destroyed 101 batches of substandard imported children's garments, toys and diapers this year, some of which were produced by well-known high street brands, such as H&M and Next.
Students pose for special group photos to mark graduation
2016-05-31 12:50:05
June is the graduation season for college students in China and graduates in Shenyang Agricultural University design a series of creative group photos taken by drones to mark the conclusion of their school life.