Innovations help to brighten China's overseas image

China's rising technological innovations helped brighten its image overseas last year, according to a report released by Xinhua News Agency on Thursday.

Urgent remedy sought for pediatrician shortage

Zhang Fan, a sophomore at a medical school in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province in East China, is considering which department to choose when he graduates.

Authorities prepare to deal with shortfall

Faced with a severe shortage of pediatricians and the expected baby boom after the relaxation of the national family planning policy, many areas and regions are taking steps to deal with the problem.

Shooting for the stars

Dai Jianfeng took four years to complete his transformation from automobile engineer to astronomy photographer.

Around China

A young boy had a lucky escape after he fell from the 10th floor of his apartment block but suffered only minor injuries.

Guideline issued to increase govt transparency

The State Council, China's Cabinet, has called for more transparent governance by 2020 by making more government information public.

PLA's fighter jets go up for sale

China appears to have given the green light for its domestically-developed J-10 fighter jet to be exported as the country looks to attract buyers at an overseas air show.

China, US work together to police sea

China and the United States have established a growing mechanism for maritime cooperation that is essential to building a model relationship between the two countries, Chen Aiping, head of the China Maritime Safety Administration, said in a speech on Wednesday.

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Moms cry out for baby-care upgrade

Experts and the public have called for improved baby-care rooms, sparked by a celebrity's online account of her recent embarrassing experience.

Resort island turns to remote sensing

Sanya, one of the most famous holiday paradises in South China's Hainan province, is poised to evolve into a hub for the remote sensing industry.

Online, but off the mark

As more Chinese turn to the Internet in search of information related to health issues and medical care, concern is growing that people may receive incorrect or contradictory advice because of a lack of regulation related to online health information.