13 detained over street protests in Wukan village

Police detained 13 residents of Wukan village in Lufeng, Guangdong province, on Tuesday, accusing them of disrupting public order and inciting illegal assemblies.

Internet good for retirees, experts say

Chen Jianjuan, 78, usually turns on her computer to surf the internet at about 9 pm before she goes to bed.

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Biggest typhoon of 2016 to obliterate full moon for holiday

Travelers heading for southeastern coastal regions like Fujian and Guangdong provinces to celebrate the coming Mid-Autumn Festival may encounter stormy weather instead of a full moon this year.

Spotlight shines on 'holiday corruption'

China's top anti-graft authority has stepped up efforts to prevent "holiday corruption" and provided ways for the public to provide tips during the two upcoming major holidays.

Airplane-themed restaurant opens

The first airplane-themed restaurant in China proved a big hit after it opened recently in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, the owner said.

Project aims to divert water through the sky

Who says you can't do anything about the weather?

Beijing rule would target unruly people

Tourists who have previously exhibited uncivilized behavior might be shut out of some attractions in Beijing, according to a new draft regulation under discussion by the municipal legislature.

Chinese Muslims observe 4-day feast

Muslims across China celebrated one of Islam's biggest holidays on Monday as they gathered to pray and sacrifice halal domestic animals in accordance with religious dietary laws.

Workers in Taiwan protest decline in mainland tourists

Hundreds of Taiwan workers in tourism-related businesses rallied in Taipei on Monday to draw attention to a sharp decline in visitors from the Chinese mainland that is putting their industry under heavy strain.

San Marino visitors get a taste of TCM

Lying in a Shanghai hospital and experiencing TCM cupping treatment for the first time, Republic of San Marino resident Fernando Ceccoli says the pain on his lower back was relieved after a short time.

Exchanges continue to promote ties with other countries

The Shanghai People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries will continue to expand people-to-people exchanges and cooperation, and work to promote cultural dialogue between the city and other parts of the world, said its president, Zhang Xiaosong.