The five-nation BRICS group, which contributed more than 50% to global economic growth since 2014, should have a bigger voice in the world's economy, said President Xi Jinping.
China and Myanmar pushed cooperation forward on Friday, introducing an energy liaison committee and signing more than a dozen deals relating to energy, finance, infrastructure and agriculture.
Graduates and talents in meteorological fields focusing on smog-led environmental issues are in great demand across the country, says an official.
Chinese social media platform, Sina Weibo, posts a higher-than-expected financial report, saying its net revenues surged 58% in the third quarter.
With growing incomes and more vacation time, an increasing number of Chinese travelers are choosing to visit the US and Europe.
A 163-strong military medical team left Beijing for Liberia to help fight against the Ebola virus. It is the first time China has sent a military group to set up an infectious disease hospital overseas.
Half of the 12 teams for the Chinese Men's Volleyball League failed to find sponsorships for the upcoming season due to what observers call a lack of professionalism in sports administration.
The sport of golf is relatively new in China but young stars are emerging and expected to take the game to even greater heights.