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Abundance of academic stars lights up monastery

[2014-02-15 08:00]

In the secular world, such a concentration of brainpower would be worthy of a top-notch scientific institution.

Plan drafted for $36b undersea tunnel

[2014-02-14 06:59]

China plans to build the world's longest underwater tunnel beneath the Bohai Sea by 2026, with a blueprint expected to be submitted to the State Council in April.

High-tech ensures success

[2014-02-14 06:59]

Building tunnels is nothing new for Chinese engineers, yet boring the longest underwater tunnel in the world requires years of detailed planning.

Jade Rabbit awakes from nap on moon

[2014-02-14 06:59]

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.

Fund set up to reward clean-air bid

[2014-02-13 07:07]

China will accelerate changes to its energy structure and place tougher controls on exhaust emissions and dust in its fight against air pollution.

Beijing ranks low on green list of cities

[2014-02-13 07:07]

The Chinese capital is on the verge of being "unfavorable for human living", a report claims.

Liaison mechanism to be set up across Straits

[2014-02-12 07:00]

The Chinese mainland and Taiwan agreed on Tuesday to establish a liaison mechanism in their first formal meeting since 1949.

Shirley Temple: bright light in a dark era

[2014-02-12 07:00]

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.

Sound bites

[2014-02-12 07:00]

"Shirley Temple is one of my most pleasant childhood memories. I'll miss her."

Joint operation ensnares poachers

[2014-02-11 07:45]

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.

More antitrust probes in the pipeline

[2014-02-11 07:45]

Antitrust authorities are expected to launch more investigations this year in dozens of industries after expanding their teams nationwide, insiders have said.

Visit keeps momentum going

[2014-02-10 08:00]

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.

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