Millennials lead way in rapid job advancement

The millennial generation - people born from 1980 to 1995 - is showing some distinctive features as it takes over workplaces.

Apology ordered for crass postings

A court in Beijing on Tuesday ordered internet celebrity Sun Jie and Hong Kong-based herbal drink maker Jiaduobao Group, to apologize to the family of deceased war hero Qiu Shaoyun for social media posts that the court said harmed Qiu's reputation and honor.

Abandoned as child, woman finds policeman who saved her

When approached in May by a Chinese woman looking for the policeman who took her to an orphanage in Beijing 22 years ago, Hou Xiangwei immediately realized he was the man.

Sniffer dogs helped keep Hangzhou G20 Summit secure

Seven police sniffer dogs and their handlers, fresh from a successful security mission at the G20 Leaders Summit early this month in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, were welcomed at Harbin Taiping International Airport in Heilongjiang province recently.

Airport sets female-only checkpoints for modesty

Three security lanes created especially for women began processing passengers at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangdong province on Monday, with the aim of protecting the privacy of female passengers and help them avoid the embarrassment of being checked by male security guards.

Delivery drone flies toward the future

A successful package delivery by drone on Monday bodes well for the commercial use of unmanned aircraft in the logistics sector, but more tests are needed, according to those involved with the test.

Colossal lift for ships tested at Three Gorges

Trial operation of a permanent ship-lift at the Three Gorges Dam in Hubei province began on Sunday, marking the completion of the Three Gorges project 22 years after construction began.

Medical treatment for intestines not for the squeamish

A hospital in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, is taking a new approach to the treatment of intestinal disorders that could make some people squeamish: using fecal bacteria.

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Firefly enthusiast works to save delightful insects

Many people enjoy watching fireflies during the summer, but that pleasant activity could become nothing more than a memory if measures are not taken to reverse a dramatic drop in the insect's population, according to experts.

Hangzhou polishes image as a rewarding place to go

Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, a well-known holiday location in China, is rising as a world-class tourist destination after successful national-level marketing surrounding the G20 Leaders Summit earlier this month, experts said.

Quick facts

Traveling near home was frequent during the holiday. Tourism booking site ly.com said more than half the people who traveled chose destinations near home.