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First step taken to compile a civil code

[2015-05-14 07:43]

The Supreme People's Court has formed a group to start compiling the nation's first civil code following repeated calls for the rule of law.

Speaking competition 'serves as training camp'

[2015-05-14 07:43]

The 21st annual "21st Century - Coca-Cola Cup" National English Speaking Competition, co-sponsored by China Daily, Coca-Cola China and New Oriental Education & Technology Group, kicked off on Wednesday in Beijing.

Emergency strategy improved at nuclear plants

[2015-05-14 07:43]

China has built its first training and support base to cope with emergency issues at nuclear power plants in an effort to meet its safety goals amid rapid development of nuclear energy, the top nuclear safety administration said on Wednesday.

Number of drug users tops 14 million

[2015-05-13 07:42]

The number of users of illegal drugs in the country is estimated to have reached 14 million, with half of them taking synthetic substances such as methamphetamine, according to the narcotics control authority.

41 reported dead after new quake devastates villages close to capital

[2015-05-13 07:42]

A magnitude-7.3 earthquake killed at least 41 people and spread panic in Nepal on Tuesday as it brought down buildings already weakened by a devastating tremor less than three weeks ago.

National team coach eyes World Cup

[2015-05-13 07:42]

As coach of China's national soccer team, 58-year-old Frenchman Alain Perrin not only has the support of the world's most populous country - he also has the backing of its top leader.

Targets for cutting red tape set by premier

[2015-05-13 07:42]

Premier Li Keqiang has set goals for the streamlining of administration this year and instructed the government to use big data and cloud computing to innovate in the field of supervision.

Maybe it's time to clean up our own act

[2015-05-13 07:42]

Each morning before daybreak, a sizable army of soldiers fans out across the streets of Beijing.

This Day, That Year

[2015-05-13 07:42]

Item from May 13, 1990, in China Daily: Macun Electric Power Plant's second generating unit is under installation in Hainan province. Formerly a sleepy island off the southern tip of China, Hainan is becoming a mecca for foreign investors.

Hot topic

[2015-05-13 07:42]

Local authorities have suspended Ren Changchun, a Shanxi province official who allegedly made remarks belittling State policies.

Looking ahead

[2015-05-13 07:42]

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[2015-05-13 07:42]

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