Internet and apps boosting businesses

China has a wide range of electronic-waste business models, from collection to dismantling and further processing, based on easier access to the internet. The developments are fueling the growth of environmentally friendly platforms for discarded e-waste.

Authorities working on plan to delay retirements

China's top human resources and social security authority is working on a plan to delay retirements in response to a shrinking working-age population.

Taiwan leader hedges on Consensus

A Chinese mainland official urged Taiwan to adhere to the one-China principle and accept the 1992 Consensus, in response to a recent interview by overseas media of the island's new leader.

Tour bus inferno: Relatives demand answers

Grieving relatives of 24 mainland tourists who died in a bus inferno in Taiwan are demanding answers from authorities.

Throngs seek light, wisdom in Tibet

A sacred ritual hosted by the Panchen Lama in Xigaze, Tibet autonomous region, has attracted a large number of Han Chinese devotees to hear him speak - a sign of the growing popularity of Tibetan Buddhism among the country's urban residents.

Science museum renovated at old site, dome and all

After lying dormant for seven years, the iconic original venue of the China Science and Technology Museum in Beijing's Chaoyang district has begun a metamorphosis. When work is completed, the classic site will enter the spotlight once more as a place for planting dreams in a new generation of young scientists.

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Short-circuit blamed for catastrophic tour bus fire

Passengers trapped because emergency exit door was locked, investigation finds

Expert calls for better tourist safety awareness

Travel agencies and tour guides should be required to give safety briefings to their customers, a tourism industry expert said this week.

True Islam teaches peace, not violence, leaders say at forum

Islamic leaders in China urged Muslims not to fall into the trap of religious extremism and vowed to improve their guidance to help believers stay on the peaceful path of Islam.

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Three held over protests outside KFC restaurant

Three men have been detained for organizing protests to impede the operations of US fast-food chain KFC in Henan province, police said.