Remote Tibetan county reaches out to the world via micro blogs

Zayu county, located in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, has managed to connect with tourists around the world despite its remote location through the magic of micro-blogging.

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Hepatitis awareness promo launched

Jiang Meifang, 28, married in February and planned to have a baby soon. But she had to change her mind after being diagnosed with hepatitis C last month.

Would-be scientist, 13, wins study trip to US as first Chinese delegate

Zhang Boya, 13, a grade two junior middle school student in Beijing, loves nature and dreams of becoming a scientist - and her resolve was strengthened in May during a trip to the United States.

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Bridge of dreams

Local residents in Changsha might have encountered many foreigners speaking fluent Mandarin recently, as a large Chinese-language contest for non-native speakers was held in the city from July 2 through 25.

Record conservation funding for Chengde imperial gardens

The world's largest imperial garden complex is expected to receive 600 million yuan ($94.2 million) for conservation from the Chinese government during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015) period, according to a conservation official in the city of Chengde in North China's Hebei province.

InMusic Festival set to rock Zhangbei county

Rock'n' roll fans will soon be able to indulge their passion as preparations are in full swing for the 2012 InMusic Festival in Zhangbei county of northwestern Hebei province.

Historic Hebei rich in antiquity

While Xanadu in Inner Mongolia, the summer capital of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), was made a World Heritage site in June, conservation efforts are also underway for the remains of another of the dynasty's capitals.

Growth brings better life in Changsha

Changsha, capital of Central China's Hunan province, has achieved rapid economic growth in recent years, allowing its government to allocate more funds and resources to improving the living standard of local residents.

Food for thought in innovation competition

Zhu Jingxuan, a junior in the Fashion & Art Design Institute of Donghua University, loves gourmet food and travel, which inspired her to invent a curious device she calls a food printer.

Developing flights of green fancy

Airbus SAS invited Chinese universities students to compete with students worldwide in developing new ideas for a greener aviation industry.