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Policy December 5, 2018

China toughens punishment for IP infringements

Dozens of China's government agencies Tuesday signed a memorandum of cooperation for joint efforts to strengthen punishment for intellectual property infringements.
Around China December 5, 2018

China's Guangxi marks 60th anniv. of establishment

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Environment December 4, 2018

Relocation of island residents gives Lijiang River clean bill of health

A campaign to relocate residents from river islands along the section of the Lijiang River flowing through Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, has helped restore the ecosystem, according to the city's Lijiang River Management Committee.
Economy December 4, 2018

Global demand for IP tools soars, China driving growth

Global demand for intellectual property (IP) tools hit new record in 2017, with China leading the growth in filings at the heart of the global economy, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) said Monday.
Around China December 4, 2018

'Charming Beijing' tourism promotion kicks off in Bucharest

"Charming Beijing", a tourism promotion event, kicked off on Monday at the Promenada Mall in northern Bucharest, the capital of Romania, and was attended by officials from both China and Romania.
Culture December 3, 2018

New generation to promote Laixi puppet show in E. China's Shandong

Laixi puppet show is an intangible cultural heritage with a history of over 2,000 years. The new generation of inheritors are working to protect and promote the time-honored folk art.
Economy December 3, 2018

Trade volume surpasses 2017 total

China's total imports and exports between January and the middle of November this year surpassed the whole trade volume of 2017, customs data showed Saturday.
Society December 3, 2018

Nearly 1 mln people sit China's civil servant exam

A total of 920,000 people took the National Public Servant Exam on Sunday to compete for 14,500 positions, the State Administration of Civil Service said.
Around China December 3, 2018

Fuji apples help ease poverty in Xinjiang

As China's most prestigious Fuji apple producer, Aksu Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is good at using its apples, an unrivaled best-seller, to fight poverty.
Around China November 30, 2018

China to see 8.34 mln college graduates in 2019

The Ministry of Education said Thursday that a total of 8.34 million college students are expected to graduate in 2019, who will face great challenges in finding jobs or starting up businesses.
Around China November 30, 2018

Buddhist cliff carvings found in Hebei

A group of Buddhist cliff carvings created during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) have been found in north China's Hebei Province.
Economy November 29, 2018

China's resort island further relaxes duty-free shopping restrictions

The popular Chinese resort island of Hainan Province will further relax limits on offshore duty-free shopping from next month.
Culture November 29, 2018

China's Tibetan medicinal bathing listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed on Wednesday China's Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Around China November 28, 2018

China allocates 90.98 bln yuan for poverty alleviation

China's central government has dispensed in advance part of its 2019 poverty alleviation fund to local governments, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Tuesday.
Sci-Tech November 28, 2018

China's red tide treatment helps save US, Chilean marine aquaculture

China-developed "magic soil," a kind of modified clay, has become a hero in extinguishing red tide, a harmful algae bloom that causes damages to the marine aquaculture in the U.S. and Chile.
Around China November 28, 2018

Vegan meals trending amid changing dietary habit

Dorje Dongdong's zen-style restaurant in downtown Xining, the plateau capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province, offers vegetarian hotpot, which has been raved about by food lovers one year after its opening.
Around China November 27, 2018

China to launch first 'Constitution Week' campaign

China will launch its first Constitution Week publicity campaign, which is scheduled from Dec. 2 to 8, according to an official circular released Monday.
Economy November 27, 2018

China's industrial profits up 13.6 pct. in first 10 months

Profits of China's major industrial firms grew 13.6 percent year on year in the first 10 months of 2018, down from the 14.7-percent expansion for the January-September period, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Tuesday.
Around China November 27, 2018

E-tickets for fast trains to go national

All high-speed railway stations across the country will allow passengers to check in without a paper ticket next year, China Railway Corp said.
Environment November 27, 2018

Shanghai goes all-in for garbage sorting

Authorities in Shanghai are asking for opinions from the public until Dec 6 on a draft regulation regarding garbage classification.
Environment November 26, 2018

Cleanup of water violations 92 percent done

Almost 92 percent of the environmental violations uncovered this year during inspections of the lakes and waterways that supply China's drinking water have been addressed, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said in a news release over the weekend.
CPC November 23, 2018

Stories of CPC: Promoting high-quality development in Zhejiang

The local government in Zhejiang province has made unremitting efforts to promote high-quality development serving people's interests and improving their wellbeing, a regional Party secretary said at a meeting held in Hangzhou on Friday.
Around China November 23, 2018

270 million Chinese people participate in winter sports

As many as 270 million Chinese people participate in winter sports, accounting for around 24 percent of China's population, according to a national survey by Renmin University of China released on Nov. 20.
Around China November 23, 2018

Underground courtyard: Folk housing style in central China's Henan

Underground courtyard in Shanzhou, a unique kind of residence in mountainous areas of western Henan, was listed as the national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.
Economy November 23, 2018

China announces 3-year tax exemption on interest gains for overseas investors

China's Ministry of Finance said Thursday that the country will exempt overseas institutional investors from some bond market taxes.
Economy November 22, 2018

New economy output accounts for 15.7 percent of China's GDP

The value-added output of new industries, new types of business and new business models accounted for 15.7 percent of China's GDP last year, up 0.4 percentage points from 2016, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Thursday.
Economy November 22, 2018

Economic recovery building up in China's rustbelt

China's rustbelt provinces have seen its economic growth picking up in recent months, shrugging off bleak outlook for the economy in previous years.
Around China November 22, 2018

Ancient village sees rapid development of rural tourism in China's Shanxi

Hougou ancient village in north China's Shanxi province, well-known for its preservation of traditional agricultural civilization, saw rapid development of rural tourism in recent years.
Society November 22, 2018

China to promote labor pain relief methods nationwide

China's National Health Commission has released a work plan for the nationwide promotion of pain relief methods during labor and delivery.
Environment November 21, 2018

Customs strikes at solid-waste sneaks

China Customs officers will continue to work with their international peers and various organizations to fight the smuggling of illegal solid waste, officials said at a news briefing on Tuesday in Shanghai.

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