Transport chiefs name the worst 10 killer roads

The country's 10 most dangerous stretches of road were named by the transport management authority on Wednesday as a warning to travelers during the 40-day Spring Festival holiday rush.

State Council orders reshuffle of officials

The State Council announced a number of appointments of senior government officials on Wednesday, and said others have been removed from their posts.

First spacewoman becomes a mom

China's first female astronaut has become a mom and is undergoing training for her next mission, according to Chinese media.

Flu death toll climbs to 164 in HK

Hong Kong's flu season death toll reached 164 as of Wednesday as more than 200 cases were listed as serious and the city's health authorities scrambled to supply vaccines and hospital beds.

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Setting sail against a sea of troubles

Over the past six years, sailors from around the world have become accustomed to hearing the same announcement, albeit issued in a variety of voices.

Food for thought for land lubbers

Fresh water, vegetables and fruit are the things PLA navy sailors miss most during escort missions, according to those who've served overseas.

Champion of openness in government to retire

Fan Songqing is feeling relaxed and in good spirits after he stepped down as deputy secretary-general of the Guangzhou Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

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Shaanxi

Fujian Special: Nations asked to 'join hands' in developing Maritime Silk Road

China and countries along the Maritime Silk Road should enhance mutual understanding and cooperation and establish exchange mechanisms for future development, said Jiang Jianguo, director of the State Council Information Office.

Fujian Special: Experts discuss reviving glory of ancient route

Countries along the Maritime Silk Road were encouraged to jointly rekindle the glory of the ancient maritime route through international cooperation, as experts from around the world gathered on Wednesday for an international seminar on the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road initiative.

Ex-officials, wealthy 'got out of jail early'

Many ex-senior officials or wealthy people have had their prison sentences illegally commuted, an investigation by the Supreme People's Procuratorate has found.