Agony leads to joy of walking tall

Chen Tuanzhi felt excruciating pain when she walked on her feet for the first time in 26 years.

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Shanghai prepares for clean air

Shanghai plans to invest 100 billion yuan ($16 billion) in its environmental protection drive for the coming three years, while reducing the concentration of PM2.5 by at least 20 percent from the level in 2013.

Domestic seaplane nearing takeoff

A major part of China's first domestically developed seaplane rolled off the assembly line on Tuesday in Chengdu, Sichuan province, indicating the world's largest amphibious aircraft is nearing its completion.

Experts: Focus lacking on rural pollution

Widespread rural pollution is a major source of pollution for the Yangtze River, the country's longest river, a top legislator said.

Returning graduates face tight domestic job market

Graduates from domestic universities are being favored in the job market over those who studied overseas, prompting experts to suggest that returnees should hunt for jobs that fit their advantages.

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Master forger's drawings used in 96% of fake notes

More than 96 percent of the counterfeit money confiscated in recent years was printed using copies of original artwork produced by a forger in Shantou, Guangdong province.

Shaanxi offers higher rewards for ancient relics

Generous financial incentives are being offered to people in Shaanxi province to encourage them to help protect the province's rich heritage.

Traditional Miao cures to boost health of Guizhou's economy

Herbal medicines developed by the Miao ethnic group over thousands of years are to be used to strengthen the economy of Guizhou province.

Students shiver in freezing classrooms

The thermometer in an elementary school classroom in Guizhou province displays 7 C, and Chinese language teacher Wu Minglan can see her breath as she blows over her cold fingers.

Singer voices concern for old home

Folk singer Lei Yan, a member of the Miao ethnic group, is determined to protect her cultural identity.