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Construction of ship replica put on hold

[2014-06-16 08:35]

The construction of the world's biggest handmade wooden ship, which was supposed to make its maiden voyage in 2014, has been suspended in Nanjing, Jiangsu province.

Hunan plant shut down as probe into lead poisoning of children begins

[2014-06-16 08:35]

A chemical plant in central China's Hunan province was shut down on Sunday on suspicion of being linked to the lead poisoning of more than 300 local children, following a report on Saturday about blood-test results.

Weary kin maintain mournful vigils

[2014-06-16 08:35]

Sunday marks 100th day since Malaysia Airlines flight disappeared

Chongqing to build 100 takeoff, landing points for helicopters

[2014-06-16 08:35]

The Chongqing government plans to build 100 takeoff and landing points for helicopters, according to a recent plan released by Chongqing Development and Reform Commission.

Around China

[2014-06-14 07:26]

A bus with 44 high school seniors rolled over and nearly tumbled into Taihu Lake on Wednesday in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, Dahe Daily reported on Friday. The students from Zhoukou, Henan province, were planning on working at a Suzhou factory after taking their university entrance exams. Twenty-seven students were injured, three of them seriously, but all are in stable conditions. The incident is under investigation.

Quotable

[2014-06-14 07:26]

A large group of Chinese writers are indebted to (Gabriel Garcia) Marquez. Now these writers have also become internationally acclaimed."

The Number

[2014-06-14 07:26]

30.79 billion yuan

On the web

[2014-06-14 07:26]

Highlights from chinadaily.com.cn

Suspects linked to Beijing terror attack stand trial in Xinjiang

[2014-06-14 07:26]

The suspects linked to the terrorist attack in Beijing's Tian'anmen Square in October went on trial on Friday in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

Mom blames self for daughter's injuries

[2014-06-14 07:26]

A mother whose daughter was allegedly abused by a training school teacher expressed remorse over the girl's injuries on Friday, saying the child urgently needs professional help.

70 reported hurt in Macao ferry crash

[2014-06-14 07:26]

Injuries from a high-speed ferry crash in Macao stood at 70 on Friday, according to the region's health authorities.

Rising lake levels threaten to flood major railway line

[2014-06-14 07:26]

Rising lakes in Qinghai province may affect the safety of the nearby high-elevation Qinghai-Tibet Railway, experts said, as they called for joint efforts between departments to prevent possible damage.

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