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Five held for huge oil leak and blaze

[2014-07-02 07:52]

Police in Dalian, Liaoning province, have detained five people they say are responsible for damage to a crude-oil pipeline that triggered a massive oil leak and fire on Monday night.

Beijing officials expect healthy air by 2030

[2014-07-02 07:52]

The Chinese capital's fine-particulate pollutant intensity is expected to drop to the internationally recognized safe level in 16 years, environmental authorities said.

Elite navy squadron embraces 'tiger spirit'

[2014-07-02 07:52]

For Zhang Zhe, a sailor in a corvette squadron of the People's Liberation Army navy, the decision to remain in the military would have seemed unimaginable four years ago.

Government-subsidized renovation in Kashgar's old town may be extended

[2014-07-02 07:52]

Editor's note: Xinjiang is known for its colorful landscape and diverse culture. China Daily explores this beautiful region through its many faces and facets.

Opportunities bloom on new Silk Road

[2014-07-02 07:52]

In Northwest China's vast sun-scorched desert, a camel train plods along the ancient Silk Road.

First segment of Datong-Xi'an rail to open July 1

[2014-06-28 07:15]

Tourists in Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces are set to enjoy a convenient new way to travel to 10 cities.

Public weighs in on noise rule

[2014-06-28 07:15]

Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, is preparing to take measures to ban square-dancing between 10 pm and 7 am.

Ghost-story fans dispirited by plans for renovation of 'haunted' church

[2014-06-28 07:15]

Legend has it that the British priest who built Chaonei Church disappeared without a trace before it was completed.

String of celebrities on drugs continues with arrest of noted screenwriter

[2014-06-28 07:15]

China's glitterati are in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons again, following the arrest of a writer and director for possession and use of methamphetamine.

Sailors' low pay is taking luster off seafaring life

[2014-06-25 07:09]

When Liu Xing returned home and embraced his toddler son after a 10-month voyage across the Pacific Ocean, the boy ran to his mother.

Mariners' families struggle

[2014-06-25 07:09]

When their husbands leave home to serve the country on long ocean voyages, wives of Chinese seafarers stand tall as they take responsibility for their families, which often experience adversity and loneliness.

Firefighters wow netizens with soccer photos

[2014-06-25 07:09]

Firefighters are often dusty and fully equipped at fires, but a series of photos showing a group of the public servants playing soccer has made them Internet stars.

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