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Astronauts eager for foreign missions

[2015-06-01 07:24]

China's astronauts are eager to join space flights with foreign counterparts, according to the crew commander of the Shenzhou-10 manned space mission in 2013.

Officials confirm first MERS case in China

[2015-05-30 07:42]

A visitor from South Korea has tested positive for Middle East respiratory syndrome, the first case to be confirmed in China, the National Health and Family Planning Commission said on Friday.

G7 backs inclusion of yuan in IMF basket of currencies

[2015-05-30 07:42]

The Group of Seven countries are in fundamental agreement that the Chinese yuan should be part of the IMF's international basket of reference currencies, but there is no need to rush, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Friday.

Crushing ivory signals action to protect wildlife

[2015-05-30 07:42]

The country is to step up its efforts to combat the illegal trade in endangered species and wildlife products, a minister said on Friday as he witnessed the destruction of 662 kilograms of confiscated ivory in Beijing.

Best kindergarten boasts endless fun

[2015-05-30 07:42]

Fuji Kindergarten in the city of Tachikawa, near Tokyo, earns its reputation as one of the world's best kindergartens. The school's round roof is broken by several large zelkova trees, providing an endless playground for pupils.

A moment in time: Waiting for a ride

[2015-05-30 07:42]

Bus stations have changed over the years in downtown Beijing as the surrounding areas have been equipped with better infrastructure. People purchased daily items and waited at a bus station below steel signs hanging from an iron pillar, as seen in the photo, taken in 1982. As the Wangfujing area was rebuilt with taller buildings and well-decorated markets, the station changed its name from Dongfang Market to Xindongan Market and, as shown in the photo, taken last year, people waited for the bus with digital electronics such as iPads and mobile phones in their hands.

Hot topic

[2015-05-30 07:42]

The United Kingdom has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to pay a state visit. The UK received 233,000 visitors from China last year, and here are their favorite destinations:

Looking ahead

[2015-05-30 07:42]

What our reporters and editors will be following. See breaking news on chinadaily.com.cn

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[2015-05-30 07:42]

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Price gap to narrow for some goods

[2015-05-30 07:42]

The latest tariff rate cut, along with other factors, will eventually narrow the price gap for consumer goods between the domestic and overseas markets, a Commerce Ministry official said on Friday.

Tougher parking regulations expected next year

[2015-05-30 07:42]

Beijing's lawmakers are planning new regulations to ease the chaos caused in the city by too many vehicles and too few places to park. Strict measures are likely to include the need for residents to buy a parking space before purchasing a new car.

With murder conviction quashed, freed man may run

[2015-05-30 07:42]

A man whose murder conviction was overturned after spending 19 years in prison could take part in Fuzhou's first marathon on Saturday.

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