Chinese study helps explain ice buildup

The buildup of ice on the wings and control surfaces of an aircraft flying through freezing rain has long been a major safety concern because it can lead to a crash. Now the phenomenon is getting a new look with a Chinese study published on Tuesday that helps explain why icing occurs.

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Missing rail ticket renews old debate

The insistence by China's railway authority that a passenger who lost his ticket pay to have it replaced has aroused another round of discussion on the internet.

Passengers, crew injured in turbulence

At least 17 people were hurt in powerful turbulence encountered by a flight from Frankfurt, Germany, to Shanghai on Monday.

Father held for trying to kill baby

The father of an intersex baby in Henan province was detained by police on suspicion of attempting to murder the newborn.

Booze banned at official banquets

Anhui province has banned alcoholic beverages at official banquets, except those held to attract investment or involving foreign affairs.

Hospital alliance to promote exchanges

A hospital alliance between China and countries in Central and Eastern Europe was set up on Monday to facilitate cooperation in health and medical care.

Treasure hunters cause havoc, but the rocks are worthless

Thousands of people have turned a small village in Zhejiang province upside down in a search for what they believe are precious red rubies. However, a senior official said that the so-called rubies are worthless rocks.

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US urged not to meddle with internal Tibet affairs

Beijing urged the United States not to interfere in China's domestic affairs on matters related to Tibet, and take practical actions to safeguard overall China-US relations.

Indonesian Navy fires at Chinese fishing vessels

The Foreign Ministry on Sunday strongly protested Indonesian Navy warships that were harassing Chinese fishermen in the South China Sea.

With Olympics, sport gains new stature in China

Golf's return to the Olympics is boosting the image of a game that has been associated with money and corruption in China, and the country's sports authorities are getting behind it in a big way.