Bribery database cleans up bidding for major projects

A database that tracks companies and people tied to bribery has been effective in helping authorities clean up bidding for major projects, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Wednesday.

Experts see advantages in strategic bombers

The Air Force's next-generation bomber for China must have strong penetration and precision strike capabilities as well as stealth technology, according to experts watching the People's Liberation Army.

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Demand for scarce fish soars

A regulation in the pipeline that would ban fishing for knife fish in the Yangtze River has created an unprecedented surge of interest in Shanghai to eat what could be the last bite of the river delicacy, pushing the price up of the already expensive fish.

Seasonal fishing ban extended on Yangtze River

Fishing of several species will remain off-limits on the Yangtze River for another month, marking the first time since 2003 that the ban has lasted for four months.

ROK's crackdown on poor tourism service applauded

The strong stance of the South Korean government against low-quality tour service providers that target Chinese visitors has earned praise from China's tourism sector.

Ride-hailing app drivers probed over safety issues

Transportation authorities in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, will shut down online ride-hailing services for hundreds of independent drivers after they were found to have had previous "illegal behaviors".

HK limits immunizations for nonlocal children

Children's public health clinics in Hong Kong will place a monthly cap on services for nonlocal children following a surge in requests by mainland residents in the wake of the expired vaccine scare.

Crossing the border to lend a helping hand

Being recognized as a socially responsible entity by local comm-unities and society in general can be the key to companies sustaining their presence in a country. That belief is now shared by Chinese businesses in Myanmar.

Chinese investors tap into new opportunities as economy revives

Before landing at Kyaukphyu Airport in western Myanmar, planes fly over a large area of untended farmland. During the dry season, the people of this drought-ridden area wait for rain to replenish its arid surface.

Upgrades planned to ease traffic jams

Work is under way to increase road density in Beijing as the government tries to ease the city's traffic congestion.

Electric car rollout aims to reduce pollution

Beijing plans to deploy another 6,000 electric cars for government use this year amid the city's efforts to curb air pollution.