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Raw beauty of subarctic region attracts tourists

[2015-02-09 07:53]

Mohe, a county in Heilongjiang province at the northern tip of China, is famous for Beiji Village, known as China's "Arctic Village".

Border police form vital part of community

[2015-02-09 07:53]

Beiji Border Police Station in Beiji Village, in Mohe county, is China's northernmost police station.

Posts left vacant by graft probes now filled

[2015-02-07 07:59]

Sixty-one ministerial-level officials in 26 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions have been reassigned to new government posts to fill gaps left by predecessors who are under investigation for corruption.

Ancient dwellings to rise again with renovation order

[2015-02-07 07:59]

The government of Jincheng, Shanxi province, has launched an investigation into the demolition of an ancient village that was torn down to make way for coal mining, and it has ordered an immediate renovation of the remains.

Fourth panda dies from distemper

[2015-02-07 07:59]

Another panda has died in the Shaanxi Rare Wildlife Rescue and Breeding Research Center in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province. It is the fourth panda death caused by canine distemper since Dec 9.

IN BRIEF (Page 4)

[2015-02-07 07:59]

China on Friday voiced opposition to any country receiving the Dalai Lama and interfering in China's internal affairs in the name of issues regarding Tibet. "The Dalai Lama is seeking foreign support to realize his political ambition, which would never succeed," Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said at a daily news briefing.

Stricter fireworks control promises quieter festival

[2015-02-06 07:30]

The national environmental watchdog will put strict controls on setting off fireworks during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, which falls on Feb 18, by expanding forbidden areas and times and conducting more supervision.

Child custody law gives girl new life

[2015-02-06 07:30]

The first child to be taken from her parents under the nation's new child protection laws now has a reason to smile - she will be raised by the woman who helped her escape a life of abuse.

Lawyer doesn't buy lottery explanation

[2015-02-06 07:30]

A lawyer in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region has sued the Ningxia and China Welfare Lottery centers, as well as the Beijing Fangyuan Notary Public Office, seeking a clear explanation for the delay in a draw that has prompted allegations of foul play.

Students slide into winter sports lessons

[2015-02-06 07:30]

High school student Wang Zihan has spent almost every weekend at resorts around Beijing's suburbs since learning to ski in early January.

IN BRIEF (Page 4)

[2015-02-06 07:30]

Zhang Xiaojun, a former reporter and editor at Xinhua News Agency, was recently sentenced to five years in prison and banned from news reporting.

Lab joins fight against invisible killers

[2015-02-06 07:30]

It kills. It can affect humans and animals. It is incredibly small and can be seen only with extremely strong microscopes. It is a virus.

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