Basketball star Yao Ming, arguably the most famous Chinese figure in world sport, hopes his involvement in the 2022 Winter Olympics bid will help to promote a healthier lifestyle among his fellow countrymen.
"Strong support from the government and people of China, outstanding infrastructure in place from the Beijing 2008 Games, China's extensive experience of hosting major international sporting events, a controlled budget, a pool of experienced professionals, as well as strong support from the business community - all these factors give us great confidence that we can deliver a spectacular, sustainable and safe Games in Beijing and Zhangjiakou in 2022."
Most Chinese people regard Lunar New Year as a time of family reunion, but Li Suzhi spent his time treating patients in rural areas of the Tibet autonomous region.
A 13-year-old boy surnamed Zhang, in Yanbian, hacked into a network company in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, and stole 1,931 yuan ($311).
Water resources in a number of rivers in North and Northwest China are being overexploited, and total consumption across the country is already nearing the level forecast for 2020, officials said.
A new system to monitor drinking water supplies from source to household tap is to be set up to guarantee safety amid growing public concern over deteriorating quality.
A sophomore from the University of Macao won the 21st Century Coca-Cola Cup National English Speaking Competition - co-sponsored by China Daily, Coca-Cola and Henan University - at Kaifeng, Henan province, on Sunday.
A company in Gansu province that discharged waste water in the Tengger Desert has been shut down and fined 3 million yuan ($484,000), officials have revealed.
Beijing is ready to welcome the International Olympic Committee's evaluation commission to inspect its bid plan and venue proposals for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
China's northwest Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is revitalizing its tourism industry after experiencing its first drop in visitor numbers and income in 20 years.
People suffering from chronic sleeping disorders should pay more attention to their mental health if they want a better night's sleep, experts urged ahead of World Sleep Day on Saturday.
China's inland regions are simplifying customs clearance procedures and introducing preferential policies in their ongoing bid to open up to the international market.
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