Chinese link in missing-link breakthrough

2012-07-10 03:42:44

For years, deep in an underground European laboratory, Chinese physicists have been contributing to one of the most ambitious scientific experiments ever attempted — a search for the missing link at the beginning of the universe.

S China Sea wildlife survey planned

2012-07-08 19:33:33

Hainan's forestry administration will launch a survey of wildlife on and around the South China Sea Islands.

China's icebreaker Xuelong conducts sea experiments

2012-07-08 13:45:46

China's icebreaker Xuelong, or "Snow Dragon", carried out sea tests ahead of the schedule near the Bering Sea on Saturday, after its temporary stop over an extratropical cyclone.

Top leaders call for science, technology innovation

2012-07-08 08:55:42

China's top leaders have called for the country to become more innovative in science and technology, and for these systems to be reformed in a bid to build scientific power.

Report warns China of rising sea levels

2012-07-05 13:27:08

A report has warned rising sea levels around China will affect an estimated 1,300 coastal townships, or 3 percent of the country's total, by 2050.

Chinese websites less vulnerable to security threats

2012-07-04 16:40:04

Chinese websites have become less vulnerable to security threats, said a report released Wednesday by a national computer monitoring center.

Xuelong sets off for 5th arctic journey

2012-07-02 20:35:48

China's icebreaker Xuelong, or "Snow Dragon", started its fifth arctic expedition trip on Monday after a stopover in Qingdao, Shandong province.

Chinese Premier calls for sci-tech reform

2012-07-02 19:18:05

Premier Wen Jiabao called for reform to China's scientific and technological system to make it better serve the country's development, while addressing top national scientists and engineers.

Trial dives of Jiaolong achieves great success

2012-07-01 08:03:54

China's manned submersible Jiaolong has successfully completed its program of deep sea dives, with a sixth and final dive to 7,000 meters in the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean on Saturday.

Jiaolong starts last dive in Mariana Trench

2012-06-30 10:27:46

China's manned submersible, Jiaolong, began its last dive in the Mariana Trench Saturday morning, targeting a depth between 6,900 to 7,100 meters below sea level

Wen: China open to space cooperation

2012-06-30 03:48:28

China's space program is open and transparent and other countries are welcome to carry out joint experiments aboard the country's future space station.

China to bolster co-op in manned space program

2012-06-29 16:28:44

China will boost cooperation with other nations and regions in its manned space program.