Item from Oct 20, 1995, in China Daily: A resident in the city of Xigaze, the Tibet autonomous region, uses solar energy to boil water. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet autonomous region.
When an official asked an intelligent robot for its ideas on Beijing's city planning at an innovation expo on Monday, Premier Li Keqiang thought the question might be too sophisticated. In a moment, however - and to the amusement of observers-the robot popped out a brisk answer: "Less traffic jams".
A rise in clearing farmland by burning leftover straw has increased air pollution in parts of northeastern China, the environmental watchdog has warned.
Even some smokers in China support a nationwide smoke-free law, particularly in workplaces, according to a report released on Monday by the World Health Organization and other health agencies.
The future of senior care in China may soon be represented by a 40-centimeter-high human-shaped robot with a large round screen.
Elegantly adorned with three rings, a pearl necklace and a watch encrusted with diamonds that indicate material well-being, Bao Meiyuan said her life is boring and intellectually poor. The 86-year-old Shanghai resident, who has four children, six grandchildren and two great-grand children, is desperate for someone to talk to.
China's financial system is under control and reforms will not stop despite temporary government intervention, Premier Li Keqiang told the heads of financial institutions at a meeting on Friday.
Vice-Chairman of the Central Military Commission Fan Changlong said China "will never recklessly resort to the use of force" even on issues regarding sovereignty, and China's construction of islands in the South China Sea helps provide better public services to the world.
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