Environment September 5, 2018

China-made degradable plastics promise end to ocean pollution

Chinese scientists have developed a plastic that degrades in seawater and could help curb the increasingly serious plastic pollution in the oceans.

Around China September 4, 2018

China lifts 740 mln rural poor out of poverty since 1978

China lifted 740 million people in rural areas out of poverty from 1978 to 2017, roughly 19 million each year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Monday.

Economy September 3, 2018

China's rail freight volume grows at faster pace

China's railway freight volume, an indicator of the broad economic activity, expanded at a faster pace in the first seven months of this year.

Society September 3, 2018

HK, Macao, and Taiwan residents may apply for mainland residence permits from Sept. 1

Residents of Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan may apply for residence permits in the Chinese mainland from Sept. 1.

Sci-Tech August 31, 2018

Chipset released for high-speed visible light communication

China has developed a commercial-grade high-speed visible light communication chipset.

Around China August 30, 2018

China launches official online rumor information platform

A national-level platform to alert the public about online rumors and refute slander was launched in Beijing Wednesday.

Around China August 29, 2018

Village art troupe preserves ethnic culture, boosts rural tourism

In 2017, the Tujia village received about 150,000 tourists, and the per capita income of the villagers increased from 1,890 yuan (US$277) in 2014 to 5,350 yuan (US$785 US).

Around China August 29, 2018

China eases process for issuing, renewing passports

The State Immigration Administration (SIA) announced several measures on Tuesday to simplify the process of issuing passports and travel documents to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

Environment August 28, 2018

Hebei puts cap on steel capacity to fight pollution

North China's Hebei Province will cap its steel capacity at 200 million tonnes by 2020 in its fight against air pollution.

Around China August 28, 2018

China moves on phase II of drafting civil code

Six draft sections on specific areas of civil law were submitted to China's top legislature on Monday, beginning the second phase of formulating the country's long-expected civil code.

Sci-Tech August 27, 2018

China to improve smog control via satellite remote sensing

China announced Sunday it has launched a plan to better monitor and control smog at key regions through satellite remote sensing.

Around China August 27, 2018

Hitting road now more fun in Xinjiang

Around China August 27, 2018

A non-invasive tumor treatment: China's med-tech benefits the world

A non-invasive medical technology developed by China allows tumor treatment without the use of a scalpel or laparoscope, bring numerous benefits to people around the world.

Around China August 24, 2018

Panda culture week kicks off in Beijing

The first China Giant Panda International Culture Week is being held in Beijing to boost the global influence of giant panda culture.

Sci-Tech August 24, 2018

2018 Smart China Expo kicks off in Chongqing

The 2018 Smart China Expo themed “Smart Technology: Empowering Economy, Enriching Life” kicked off at the Chongqing International Expo Center on Aug. 23.

Environment August 23, 2018

Major China city to be coal-free to battle pollution

The northwestern Chinese city of Xi'an has set a target to be coal-free by 2020 in a bid to tackle air pollution.

Culture August 23, 2018

14 'ambassadors' named to promote giant panda culture

Fourteen international ambassadors for the promotion of giant panda culture were named in Beijing Tuesday night.

Around China August 23, 2018

Achievements made in desert control along Yarlung Zangbo River in SW China

Over the past four decades, the Shannan people have made achievements in desert control by building a 1.8-kilometer-wide "green Great Wall" that stretches 160 kilometers.

Around China August 21, 2018

Gov't shifts more toward use of social platforms

Government departments in China are providing an increasing number of public services through mobile devices, especially with WeChat and other social media.

Sci-Tech August 21, 2018

China has 802 million internet users

The number of internet users in China hit 802 million at the end of June, up 3.8 percent from six months ago.

August 20, 2018

Researchers convert black dust into rich soil

​Over two decades, it has been the main source of pollution in villages and rivers near Beijing: 20 million tonnes of pulverized fuel ash from a coal-fired power plant.

Around China August 20, 2018

Pit, sump transformed to ecological parks in north China's Hebei

The discarded mine and damaged mountain revive as the local government has been stepping up measures to rehabilitate the ecological environment.

Around China August 20, 2018

China releases guideline on winning battle against poverty

​China released a guideline Sunday on winning the battle against poverty in the next three years to prepare the nation for eradicating poverty by 2020.

Around China August 20, 2018

From Gobi to vineyards: Expanding wine industry in NW China

In the past few years, a large expanse of Gobi desert in northwest China has gained an international reputation due to its vineyards.

Around China August 20, 2018

China celebrates first Medical Workers' Day

Activities were held and promotion videos released for the celebrations of China's first Medical Workers' Day, which falls on Sunday, to call for respect from society for the country's 11.7 million medical and health workers.

Environment August 17, 2018

People encouraged to do garbage sorting

Zhejiang has carried out a mechanism to encourage people to do garbage sorting in rural areas to build beautiful countryside.

Around China August 17, 2018

Reclaimed mine areas in Hebei

Local government has devoted to the reclamation and afforestation of mine areas in recent years.

Sci-Tech August 17, 2018

World Robot Conference opens in Beijing

The 2018 World Robot Conference (WRC) opened in Beijing on Aug. 15. At the conference, Beijing displayed a number of its achievements in the field of robotics.

Sci-Tech August 17, 2018

Robot makers eye innovation to tackle challenges

Softly whirring robotic arms five meters tall lifts up a car weighing nearly two tonnes and moves it around in the air, as a crowd of visitors below hold up their phones to record and take pictures.

Environment August 17, 2018

China begins 3-year action plan to improve environmental monitoring

China's top environmental watchdog will implement a three-year action plan from this year to clamp down on environmental offenses including fabrication and interference of monitoring data.