Building tunnels is nothing new for Chinese engineers, yet boring the longest underwater tunnel in the world requires years of detailed planning.
China's lunar rover Yutu has woken up after its second period of dormancy was haunted by mechanical problems, though engineers are still striving to solve the abnormality.
China will accelerate changes to its energy structure and place tougher controls on exhaust emissions and dust in its fight against air pollution.
The Chinese capital is on the verge of being "unfavorable for human living", a report claims.
The Chinese mainland and Taiwan agreed on Tuesday to establish a liaison mechanism in their first formal meeting since 1949.
Shirley Temple, the dimpled, curly-haired child star who sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of Depression-era moviegoers, has died, according to publicist Cheryl Kagan. She was 85.
"Shirley Temple is one of my most pleasant childhood memories. I'll miss her."
A multinational operation - in which China played a leading role - resulted in the arrests of hundreds of wildlife poachers and was of global significance for the intelligence it gathered, experts said.
Antitrust authorities are expected to launch more investigations this year in dozens of industries after expanding their teams nationwide, insiders have said.
President Xi Jinping said Beijing's relationship with Moscow will maintain its excellent momentum and his trip to Russia "marks a good start" to diplomatic relations in the new year.
China should gradually increase the retirement age to 65 over the next 10 to 20 years for all workers, top social insurance experts have urged.
"I don't support the idea of pushing back the retirement age. Work is tiring. I want to retire now."
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