State reforms science funding to improve spending efficiency

In the traditional Chinese view, scientists are thought to not care about money but focus solely on their "pure" work.

Brilliant goal helps China advance

A stunning, curling goal from Sun Ke ensured China a quarterfinal berth in the Asian Cup for the first time since 2004.

Arabic majors embracing new horizons

When Han Haifen chose to study Arabic as her college major in 2008, she didn't expect to work in the field for long.

The things schools can't teach you

After working in the field of Sino-Arab trade for more than four years, one thing has become apparent to Han Haifen: School is where one acquires limited, basic skills, but work teaches you a great deal more.

Ice sculptor is carving out a name for himself

The bitter winter weather in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang province, may not suit everyone who lives there, but it's perfect for snow and ice artist Su Shi.

Around China

Guangdong

Push for real IDs to expand

The use of real identities online will continue to be promoted in order to ensure a safer online environment, according to the Cyberspace Administration of China.

Q4 demand for labor exceeds supply

The demand for labor in the market during the fourth quarter of 2014 exceeded supply, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.

Police rescue 37 infants in raid on trafficking gangs

Shandong police have rescued 37 infants after breaking up seven human trafficking gangs in the past two months, according to a China Central Television report.

Olympic bid yields raft of environmental measures

China aims to speed up its environmental protection - especially the reduction of smog in and around Beijing - in its push toward winning the 2022 Olympic Games.

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Ex-Yunnan Party chief removed from post

The former Party chief of Yunnan province has been expelled from the Party and removed from his post, and his case was handed over to judicial authorities for further investigation, the Party's graft-fighting watchdog announced on Tuesday.