Global efforts initiated to address sustainable development

2016-05-19 13:33:08

Multinational researchers have initiated global efforts to address issues on sustainable development, including climate change, food and energy as well as biodiversity.

Heavy rain forecast for south China

2016-05-19 13:24:47

China's meteorological authority issued a blue alert on Thursday for heavy rain in the south of the country over the next few days.

Tibet's newest city ready for inauguration

2016-05-19 13:12:19

Work to elevate Lhokha, in the Tibet autonomous region's south, into a prefecture-level city is in full swing, according to a news release issued by the local government on Wednesday.

Experts call for better sex ed, post-abortion counseling

2016-05-19 12:37:31

Reproductive health experts are calling for a comprehensive system of sex education and post-abortion counseling in China to help prevent unintended pregnancies.

Ancient route leads to new opportunities at Silk Road expo

2016-05-19 11:08:47

Around 2,000 years ago, camel caravans carried silk, jewelry and spices across Eurasia, crossing deserts and mountains.

How wrong HIV diagnose ruined a man's life

2016-05-19 11:07:47

Yang Shoufa was deserted by wife, children and neighbors and forced to live in isolation for 10 years after bring wrongly diagnosed with HIV.

Wuhan police seize drug suspects and loaded gun

2016-05-19 10:07:44

Policemen and suspects have their faces masked in this photo provided by Wuhan Police.

Police investigate claim of prison sexual assault

2016-05-19 09:06:21

Police in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, are investigating a case in which a former detention center inmate claims he was sexually assaulted by a fellow inmate.

Museums urged to expand their cultural protection role

2016-05-19 08:55:18

The importance of museums playing a bigger role in cultural heritage and environmental protection was highlighted by a senior cultural official on Wednesday.

Green barrier improves lives of herdsmen

2016-05-19 07:39:53

Overgrazing ruined the grasslands and herding in Suhaitu Gacha in Inner Mongolia. Now a tree is helping to reclaim what's now desert.

Group for disabled people launches English-language website

2016-05-19 03:33:19

An English-language website was launched on Wednesday by the China Disabled Persons' Federation, with assistance from China Daily.

Forest fire raging in North China

2016-05-19 02:38:04

More than 300 armed police officers have been dispatched to put out a wildfire in northern China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, local forestry department said Wednesday.