Smuggled ivory found by chance; 2 detained

An international ring linked to Japan that traded in illegal raw ivory and related products was busted by Shijiazhuang Customs, according to a report in Legal Daily on Monday. More than 100 kilograms of ivory was confiscated, the report said.

Bearing fruit from outsourcing's third wave

Yichang, Hubei province, has a special place in New Zealand's horticultural history.

This Day, That Year

Item from Aug 15, 1984, in China Daily: After sailing on boats in the scenic Nanhu Lake in Yueyang, Hunan province, tourists take a break.

Hot topic

Consumer activists who expose manufacturers of fake goods have been excluded from a draft consumer protection law released by the government, sparking public anger.

Looking ahead

Events and stories coming up in the next few days

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Air ambulances: Speed matters

The first national alliance of hospitals providing air ambulance services took off on Sunday, covering vast regions in eight provinces with swift evacuations for people from remote rural areas to clogged city streets.

Anhui tests standardized treatment program

The promotion of standardized medical treatment in Anhui province has lowered medical costs for patients, according to the health chief of the province.

Medical scientists can profit

For the first time, individual medical researchers in Shanghai, as well as medical research institutions, will have the right to develop their work into commercial products.

Woman saved after 38 hours afloat in sea

A 32-year-old Shanghai woman who fell off a cruise ship that was returning to China from Japan was miraculously saved after floating in the sea for more than 38 hours. She even fell asleep for awhile, according to her father.

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Office pets cut stress, help morale

Pet lovers may envy employees at some internet-related companies and cultural industries in Shanghai that allow pets in the office to make the workplace more relaxed and enjoyable.