Great Wall renovation investigated

Restorations of ancient relics should be done like works of art, administration official says

Problems found at GM testing center

Irregularities found in a testing center for genetically modified animals and animal feed has exposed loopholes in the management of genetic modification in China, and deserves caution from authorities for more intensified supervision, according to an investigation.

Beijing envisions future as top technology center

Beijing aims to become one of the world's influential technology centers by 2020, a senior official said on Friday.

Feasting season kicks off for delicious hairy crabs

Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, one of China's autumn delicacies, officially hit the market on Friday following the opening ceremony of the crab harvest in Suzhou, Jiangsu province.

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China ranks No 4 in global governance

The West remains the biggest contributor and participator in global governance, with some emerging economies narrowing the gap, according to a report on 189 states' participation in world affairs.

Philanthropist fights report on donations

Tensions are escalating between one of China's most widely reported philanthropists and news media outlets that questioned his donations.

Bidding on contracts denied to those who spurn rulings

Bidders for business contracts who have defaulted on financial judgments against them will face future restrictions, under a court guideline issued on Thursday.

City presses its case for 2nd child

A local government in Hubei province is calling upon members of the Communist Party of China and the Communist Youth League in government institutions to have two children, saying that failure to do so will have harmful effects.

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Tourists hear call of island destinations

A quarter of outbound Chinese mainland tourists headed to islands last year, according to statistics released at the 2016 International Islands Tourism Conference in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province.

54 universities in nation rank among best

Fifty-four universities from China have made the 13th edition of World University Rankings, with Peking University and Tsinghua University ranking 29th and 35th respectively.