Resolve some issues for better reform results

Since the beginning of this year, Premier Li Keqiang has held 22 State Council executive meetings, which have issued many policies and regulations on economic reform and social development, including streamlining administration and delegating power to the lower levels and establishing social credit rating code. Many may see it otherwise, but it is normal for the central government to intensively introduce policies in half a year.

New Japanese sites on UN heritage list have negative historic value

By including Japan's controversial sites in its World Heritage list, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has helped Japan cover or glorify one of its past wartime atrocities. The 23 sites include coal mines, steel works and shipyards from 1850 to 1910 that exemplify how Japan became the first Asian nation to enter the modern industrial age.

Beijing dismisses protests about Uygur repatriation

China said on Friday that Thailand's repatriation of more than 100 Uygurs to China is normal cooperation between countries as well as an international obligation, adding that China will not accept politicization of the issue by foreign governments and other parties.

Huge typhoon barrels toward China's east coast

China's eastern coast was on maximum alert as super - typhoon Chan-Hom was predicted to make landfall between Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, blasting the regions with torrential rains and winds.

Repayment terms for student loans to help borrowers

Changes in the nation's student-loan program will help cash-strapped borrowers pay back their loans after graduation, the Ministry of Education announced on Friday.

Runner completes 100 marathons in 100 days

Chinese ultramarathon runner Chen Penbin, 37, successfully achieved his goal of running a full marathon every day for 100 days.

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Rules set to fix financial problems

The People's Liberation Army has issued a regulation to correct 69 financial irregularities and close all the loopholes in its treasury.

Records on Japan's aggression donated

More than 1,000 privately owned historical documents that record Japanese militarists' crimes during World War II have been donated to the Museum of Overseas Chinese History in Beijing.

Tusi regions named China's 48th World Heritage Site

China gained its 48th World Heritage Site on Saturday when the 39th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, meeting in Bonn, Germany, added the Tusi Chieftain Sites to the coveted list.

Cities unite to seek historic status for Maritime Silk Road

After researching Maritime Silk Road relic sites in Nanjing for years, a professor at one of China's top universities is working with researchers from eight other cities to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the ancient route.

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Police have detained a man who they say spread an online rumor that someone who had leapt to his death did so because of the recent stock market slump.