Around Zhejiang province: Popular picks for visitors

1. East: Xikou Scenic Spot in Fenghua, about 40 kilometers southwest of Ningbo. In recent history, it was home to Chiang Kai-shek, former leader of the Kuomintang, making it a treasure house for research into some of China's history. The scenic area of Xikou is 85 sq km, with four main attractions-the former residence of the Chiang family, the tomb of Chiang's mother, Xuedou Hill and Tingxia Lake.

Death puts depression in spotlight

The death of a popular actor and singer, rooted in depression, has stirred public attention and drawn calls from medical experts for better understanding of the condition.

Taiwan not invited to aviation meeting

Media in Taiwan reported recently that authorities on the island are attempting to negotiate attendance at the 39th session of the International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, though it had not been invited.

Cities, counties lauded for one-China support

Visiting delegates from eight Taiwan cities and counties are appreciated for their efforts to uphold the 1992 Consensus promoting cross-Straits communication and boosting the peaceful development of relations with the Chinese mainland, China's top political adviser said in Beijing on Sunday.

Asian, African lawmakers tackle poverty

Lawmakers from Asian and African nations, along with some representatives of international institutes, said on Sunday that they would welcome more cooperation to help the poor, as poverty reduction is key to their sustainable development. And they got some encouraging feedback from China.

Graft cases involving prosecutors publicized

The Supreme People's Procuratorate has made public 12 corruption cases involving prosecutors, vowing to instill discipline with a strong hand.

Telltale signs of depression

Loss of interest in hobbies and activities

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Guangdong police block dangerous frozen meat

Guangdong police seized about 1,000 tons of substandard frozen meat products worth more than 80 million yuan ($12.3 million) if taken to market, in a special operation late last week.

'Fish without wings' racks up medals

China's "flying fish without wings", Xu Qing, 24, a man with no forearms, grabbed the world's attention by winning his 10th gold medal at his fourth Paralympics. He was one of a crew of Chinese swimmers that dominated this year's Rio Paralympic Games.

Typhoons leave eastern coastline battered

Following the stormy Mid-Autumn Festival, residents in China's eastern coastal regions witnessed a severe typhoon on Sunday that brought high tides, heavy rain and wind gusts that battered the coastline and caused heavy damage.

Astronauts given comfort upgrade

China's newest space laboratory, Tiangong II, will provide more comfortable digs to astronauts living aboard than its predecessor, Tiangong I, the spacecraft's designers said.