Dramatist and military songwriter Yan Su dies

Renowned Chinese dramatist and military songwriter Yan Su, 86, died from an illness on Friday morning.

Antarctic air squadron to be set up

China will set up an Antarctic air squadron this year to support its scientific expeditions to the polar region, according to the State Oceanic Administration.

Flower traders face hectic days in rush to buy blooms

Geng Xinwei has only slept for three hours a day for the past 12 days.

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Pen pals bridge the miles and boost understanding

Though separated by thousands of miles, Myaser Semat, a teenage girl studying in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, and Guo Rongbo, a teenager in East China's Shanghai, have become friends by simply exchanging letters.

Festive lanterns shed light on pair of ancient cultures

It's the time of year again when lanterns light up the sky in the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu, Sichuan province.

64 now in jail after Hong Kong riot

Hong Kong police arrested another person on Wednesday suspected of being involved in the Monday night Mongkok riot in Fanling, bringing to 64 the number of people jailed on suspicion of participating in the riot.

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A strong cold front is moving across China from west to east, bringing lower temperatures as well as rain and snow, the national weather observatory said on Wednesday.

Workers ensure a safe journey home

During the peak of the Spring Festival travel rush, more than 220,000 people pass through Beijing West Railway Station every day.

Singles appeal to urgent parents through ad

Singles are now speaking out against their parents for putting pressure on them to get married.

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China's Ministry of Environmental Protection warned of possible heavy air pollution in Beijing and other northern regions during the Spring Festival holiday.

Rare primate species put under the microscope

A wildlife park in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, is positioning itself at the forefront of primate gene research after successfully helping to raise dozens of the rarely-seen animals.