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His underwater world

[2014-04-09 07:17]

To regular people, the idea of a submarine might be of a fantastic journey with Captain Nemo at the helm, as described by French writer Jules Verne in his book Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea. But for Hua Ming, a submarine represents the responsibility of guarding the country and also a lifelong love.

Scientists probe mysteries of South China Sea

[2014-04-09 07:17]

The South China Sea has long been widely known for its messy mix of rival territorial claims. Less is understood about its geology and how it formed.

All-star lineup backs Special Olympics

[2014-04-09 07:17]

A powerful lineup of 18 social leaders, including Yao Ming, Pan Shiyi, Yang Lan and Liu Heung Shing swore a common oath to make China a more inclusive country for people with intellectual disabilities. They made the commitment when joining a senior advisory council established by the international organization of the Special Olympics in its East Asia section, in Beijing on Sunday.

Cancer rates on the rise

[2014-04-09 07:17]

When Zhang Qing started to work at the Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the early 1990s, "cancer" was a strange word to most people. Many could not tell the difference between a tumor and a cancer, recalls the oncologist.

Finding friendship through hardship

[2014-04-09 07:17]

March 27 was a special day for Beijing resident Zhang Jun.

Policies pursue new and better drugs through innovation

[2014-04-09 07:17]

China is calling for closer ties among the bio-pharmaceutical industry, academic bodies and government departments so as to boost innovation in research and development.

Showing their brass

[2014-04-08 07:25]

Three years ago, they were famers cultivating their land with hoes and sickles. Their daily life was all about planting corn and raising their families.

Davies serves up art for the tasting

[2014-04-08 07:25]

Lady Linda Wong Davies didn't listen to her first pop record until she was 15. Raised by her father, Dato Wong Kee Tat, a Chinese-Malaysian businessman, she grew up with Italian opera and Mozart.

Working together

[2014-04-08 07:25]

Q&A | Linda Wong Davies

Murder leaves a heartfelt legacy

[2014-04-08 07:25]

This story has a bloody and sad beginning.

It's all Chinese for French stand-up comic

[2014-04-08 07:25]

Bad timing, jokes that fall flat or an audience that just doesn't get it; such occupational hazards can lead to a slow, painful "stage death" for the stand-up comic.

Bilingual guide to offer ships tips for safe Arctic travel

[2014-04-08 07:25]

A Chinese/English version of the Arctic Voyage Guide (The Northeast Passage) will be published in July, aiming to enhance navigation safety for national and international vessels traveling in the Arctic.

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