Zhejiang tells schools to test for toxins

Education authorities in Zhejiang province have ordered strict oversight of school running tracks following parents' claims that their children had fallen ill after using a new facility.

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New lighthouses make sea safer

China is perfecting maritime navigation aids for civilian vessels in the South China Sea, as the country has built two lighthouses and four beacons on the Xisha Islands, sources told China Daily.

Fisherman recalls race to save lives after Typhoon Hagibis

Wang Qingjian has witnessed many maritime accidents in his 34 years fishing on the seas around the Nansha Islands, but his memories of lost vessels from the Philippines and Vietnam were lost in the darkness back in 2007 are the most vivid.

Nation grows nature reserve stock

China has seen steady growth in nature reserves, which are now home to 89 percent of the wild animals and plants on its protected lists.

Migrants' children will be able to take gaokao locally

Nearly 10,000 children whose parents are migrant workers in Guangdong province will be allowed to take this year's college entrance examination - or gaokao - in the province without returning to their hometown, according to the provincial examinations authority.

Luxury karaoke club raid leads to dozens of arrests

A luxury night club in Zhengzhou, capital of Henan province, was raided on Thursday night for providing sex services.

Ex-Taiwan leader brought island closer to mainland

Throughout his two terms, Taiwan's former leader Ma Ying-jeou brought the island closer to the mainland, increasing the number of tourists, business deals and talks across the Straits to a level not thought possible a decade ago, experts say.

New leadership urged not to play up political agenda

Business leaders and observers urged the new administration in Taiwan to focus on the economy to benefit Taiwan residents instead of playing up the political agenda.

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City going extra mile to attract investors

Pingtan has seen an influx from Taiwan and expects the number to grow to at least 200,000

HK experts call for moderation with Taiwan

A moderate and pragmatic approach to cross-Straits issues by Beijing and Taipei is essential for continued harmony, experts in Hong Kong caution.