Chinese team cracks Zika secret

Research shows a link between the virus, poor brain development

Tibet quake hurts 60, some severely

The magnitude 5.5 earthquake that hit Qamdo in the Tibet autonomous region on Wednesday injured more than 60 people, six of them severely, according to authorities.

Details emerge in death of man held by Beijing police

Beijing police on Wednesday denied using excessive force on a man who died in police custody after he was detained on suspicion of soliciting prostitution.

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Attacks on hospital staff to be shown zero tolerance

Good doctor-patient relationship requires sound medical system behind it, official says

Bureau defends toll charge on popular scenic road

A local tourism bureau is defending a new toll on one of China's most scenic roads after drivers complained..

More students studying in Japan with govt aid

The number of Chinese students funded by the government to study in Japan has increased in recent years, an overseas study expert said.

Hebei sweetens deals for rail, air travelers

Airports in Hebei province will work with railway operators to attract more travelers to the province, airport managers said.

Tourism workers in HK worried

Forty percent of employees in Hong Kong's hotels and beverage industries have voiced worries about their career future, according to a recent survey by an industry association.

Officials may pay for false reports

Communities can be removed from list of poor after third-party evaluation of income

Smoking declines after increase in tobacco tax

Raising the tax on tobacco products in China resulted in a decrease in tobacco consumption in a country where nearly half of all men smoke, according to a World Health Organization report released on Tuesday.

Family of dead suspect questions police account

Relatives of a man who died in police custody on Saturday posted an item on social media on Tuesday questioning the official account after the man was detained by police on suspicion of soliciting prostitutes.