Students' allegations of poisoning dismissed

Claims made by students in Jilin province, who said they were poisoned after being exposed to toxic substances at their school, were called into question on Tuesday when the local government released what it said was proof the school was free of toxins.

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Floods shut Guangzhou streets, soak subways; many flights affected

Traffic was brought to a standstill on major roads as heavy downpours hit the Guangdong provincial capital on Tuesday.

Province seeks 'migratory' seniors

Heilongjiang promotes northern benefits as a way to enjoy cooler summer season

Inbound tourism sees jump in Q1, reversing slump

China's struggling inbound tourism industry showed strong growth in the first quarter, with more than 6.22 million visits to the mainland, a jump of 10.9 percent over the same period last year, according to a tourism report released on Monday.

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Student miners help buoy up flagging coal industry

Team uses skills learned in the classroom to save owners crucial money

Release of animals into the wild threatens ecosystem

Releasing into the wild what they perceive to be captive animals is a Buddhist practice with a long history in China, and one that is now mired in controversy.

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Breast cancer deaths fall, but cases rising

China could have 2.5 million people with the disease in 5 years

Human rights practices reviewed 30 years on from UN declaration

The right to life and development are fundamental human rights that have been protected and promoted by the Chinese government since the founding of modern China in 1949, attendees at a human rights seminar agreed in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Saturday.

Captain held after vessels collide at sea

China has detained 20 crew members from a Maltese bulk carrier that allegedly collided with a Chinese fishing boat, leaving two dead and 17 crew members missing as rescuers continued to look for survivors on Sunday.