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Hydrogen research could change world's energy

[2016-02-02 08:05]

In the popular Harry Potter series, the most advanced dark magic, "petrification", is the process of turning people into stone.

Maritime militia increases drills, expands in scope

[2016-02-02 08:05]

As the People's Liberation Army upgrades its navy, commissioning dozens of new ships under a watchful global eye, a less noticed force, China's maritime militia, is also improving its operational capability.

Police to combat bad guides, fraud

[2016-02-02 08:05]

Five new police units will be formed in Southwest China's Yunnan province to combat fraudsters, con artists and other criminals targeting tourists.

Hainan looks to boost visitor numbers

[2016-02-02 08:05]

Hainan province, with its warm climate, tropical forests and natural beauty, aims to remake itself as a global tourism destination by the end of the decade.

Struggling golf courses urged to reduce fees

[2016-02-02 08:05]

Golf courses are struggling financially in a new era of frugality, yet few are attempting to make the sport more affordable or improve services that would attract tourists and overseas enthusiasts.

Long journey home for salary-battle staff

[2016-02-02 08:05]

Lyu Qingfa was making his 16th trip to Tonghua, Jilin pro-vince, in two years to demand wages held in arrears for him and his employees.

My boss is not reliable

[2016-02-02 08:05]

Editor's Note: Huang Hongzheng, 44, is a wood carver from Changting county, Fujian province. He has worked at a furniture factory in Picun, eastern Beijing, since May.

Clubs urged to focus on investing in young talent

[2016-02-01 07:56]

Observers have warned Chinese soccer clubs to focus on investing in young talent rather than buying up big names if they want to ensure long-term success.

Veteran, reformist dies at 99

[2016-02-01 07:56]

Yuan Geng, a prominent figure in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1937-45) and a pioneer of China's reform and opening-up, has died. He was 99.

Hebei planning for winter sports boom

[2016-02-01 07:56]

A multibillion yuan winter sports industry is being planned for Hebei province to transform it into a premier destination for cold weather athletes in time for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Beijing tops cities in consumer spending

[2016-02-01 07:56]

For the 8th consecutive year, Beijing led the nation's cities in consumer spending, racking up more than 1 trillion yuan ($152 billion) in retail sales in 2015 on the back of online shopping.

IN BRIEF (Page 4)

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Gu Yuese, one of China's leading Christian pastors, is suspected of embezzling funds, and is being investigated, church authorities in Zhejiang province said.