Great Wall preservation work draws flak

The renovation of a 700-year-old stretch of the Great Wall in Suizhong county in southwest Liaoning province has triggered a public outcry and scrutiny over claims of poor workmanship.

Airports around world work to improve Chinese services

Beijing Capital International Airport, the largest air hub in the country, is helping foreign airports translate signs and train their staffs to deliver services in Chinese to improve the travel experience for Chinese tourists.

Escaped fish put old species at risk

Experts are conducting a field investigation to assess flood damage to the ecosystem of the middle and lower reaches of the China's longest river - the Yangtze - after nearly 10,000 tons of foreign and hybrid sturgeon washed out of a breeding facility in heavy water flows.

Tibet promotes exchanges with Estonia

A cultural exchange delegation from the Tibet autonomous region wrapped up a three-day visit to Estonia on Tuesday that boosted exchanges with the Baltic country.

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Eurasia aims for tech links

Telecom service providers in eight countries of the Eurasian region have jointly committed to create a high-speed communication network to increase connectivity and promote cultural and economic exchanges.

Table tennis marriage takes place in Japan

Japanese table tennis starAi Fukuhara announced on Wednesday her marriage to Chiang Hung-chieh, a Chinese table tennis player from Taipei, Taiwan. The couple said at a news conference that they married on Sept 1 in Tokyo.

Flight delayed? Relax in pod hotel

Miniature hotel rooms, or pods, have become popular in New York because of their cheap prices. Now they are showing up in China and are expected to serve travelers in airports during flight delays.

End of leprosy seen by 2020

After decades of effort against leprosy, the possibility of eliminating the disease in China is possible by 2020, according to Ann Aerts, head of the Novartis Foundation, on Tuesday.

Experts: Mainland's new Taiwan measures show responsibility

The Chinese mainland's new measures to increase exchanges with counties in Taiwan, and remarks made by top political adviser Yu Zhengsheng, show a strong sense of responsibility, experts from across the Taiwan Straits said.

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Space plane taking shape

Chinese space engineers will join hands to develop a next-generation craft with enormous business potential for commercial launches and space tourism, according to an industry conference.