Beijing garrison gets a new commander

The former commander of the People's Liberation Army's 12th Group Army has become chief of the Beijing Military Garrison, according to local media.

Increasingly elusive underground banking targeted

Chinese police have busted underground banks that handled 200 billion yuan ($30.2 billion) in illegal money transfers this year, the Ministry of Public Security said on Wednesday.

China's anti-doping lab cleared for testing

The World Anti-Doping Agency announced on Tuesday that it has lifted the suspension of China Anti-Doping Agency, which was closed because of technical mistakes.

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China-made products are all over Rio

From environmentally friendly tableware to trains and security, athletes and public benefit

Deer guardian finds satisfaction

When Ding Yuhua, 62, was first introduced to milu deer, the acquaintance was not a happy one.

Plan completed for national panda park

A plan to build a national park for giant pandas has been completed and will be submitted to the central government for approval, authorities said on Wednesday. The provinces of Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu have determined the area for the park, said Yao Sidan, head of Sichuan's provincial forestry department. Drafting of the plan began in April.

Global warming a challenge for country's crops

Extreme weather patterns, pests and diseases are impacting food security in China and the world, according to experts at the 7th International Crop Science Congress being hosted in Beijing this week.

Chengdu enhances school security

Security is being beefed up at schools in Chengdu, Sichuan province, in response to the rising tide of terrorism around the world.

Funny girl gives Olympics a new face

Once about a decade ago I was asked by a former Olympic gold medalist to help her prepare a speech in front of a group of successful businesspeople in Beijing.

This Day, That Year

Item from Aug 17, 1999, in China Daily: Relics from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), seized from grave robbers last weekend, are on display in Shaanxi province. ... Statistics show that the number of such cases plummeted from 1,651 in 1994 to 218 in 1998. However, police say tomb raiders are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

Hot topic

Animal activists are calling for a nationwide ban on firefly shows because most insects die after such events, causing harm to the environment.