China has released a new occupational classification system to keep pace with a fast-changing employment sector, and provide guidance for occupational education and job qualification criteria for burgeoning industries.
Wukesong Arena - host of the 2008 Summer Olympics basketball tournament as well as numerous grassroots basketball events - can easily be transformed into a modern hockey stadium for the 2022 Winter Olympics, the venue operator's general manager said.
China's exports declined more than expected in July, hobbled by a strong yuan and lower demand in the European Union, and adding pressure on the government to stabilize growth.
Renowned Hollywood composer Klaus Badelt is seeking to internationalize Tibetan music by combining original folk melody with symphony.
The world of technology billionaires is looking increasingly Chinese, with 20 from the mainland landing on the Forbes list of the 100 Richest People in Tech.
Kuala Lumpur has asked for more help in the search for a Malaysia Airlines plane missing for more than a year, with France to send planes, boats and helicopters to scour the coast of a remote Indian Ocean island where debris washed up.
Led by world and Olympic champion SunYang and rising star Ning Zetao, China's swimming team told the world that it will play more than a supporting role for the long-dominant diving squad.
Heart disease will continue to be the country's top health threat in the next decade, with more rural residents being affected, according to a report released on Friday.
Guo Xiuju, a 51-year-old from Qingdao, Shandong province, has never had an opportunity to go inside Beijing's National Stadium, better known as the "Bird's Nest".
Advertising has changed beyond recognition in China in recent years, both in design and how it is displayed. In October 1993, a restaurant owner (above) in a suburb of Beijing hung a blackboard with hismenu written on it around his neck to attract diners. People stopped to see if they would like any dishes on the board, and to talk to the advertiser. Twentytwo years later, in the photo on the right, girls hold QR codes to be scanned by visitors at an ecommerce exhibition in Jinan, the capital of Shandong province. A QR code gives instant access to information about a product on mobile phones and tablets - without the need to talk to anyone.
Swimming has gained huge popularity among Chinese parents who want their children to exercise to develop strong bodies and determined minds. Here are some of the best-known Chinese swimmers and divers.
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