61 tried in six-day contract fraud case

Sixty-one suspects stood trial in Beijing on Thursday, the sixth day in what the No 1 Intermediate People's Court said was the largest-ever case of contract fraud since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.

Senior officer expects moon visit by 2036

China plans to send astronauts to the moon before 2036, a senior People's Liberation Army officer said in the country's first confirmation of a manned lunar exploration program.

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National parks to protect rare species

Conservation experts working to consolidate habitat management to encourage reproduction

Freeing caged animals can harm environment, senior official warns

China will draft regulations to further prevent people from buying caged animals and setting them free without permission, said a senior official from China's wildlife watchdog.

Hunting resort may encroach on reserve land

The State Forestry Administration is investigating the legality of a hunting resort established jointly by a city in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region and the United Arab Emirates to find out whether the land the resort uses is part of a nature reserve and therefore illegal, a forestry official said on Thursday.

Hotelier abandons plan to hike prices

InterContinental Hotels Group has become the first international hotel brand to drop its price increase plan after government intervention, and the China National Tourism Administration has warned the hospitality industry against raising prices in the face of value-added tax reform.

Worldwide praise heaped on city's sinkhole hero

Officer is nominated for award after his quick action saves lives

Spike in profits suggests stability

China's industrial firms' profits have jumped at their fastest rate since July 2014, adding to evidence of a continued stabilization in manufacturing.

Tibet's transport links see great improvement

The Tibet autonomous region has given a huge boost to its transportation links through new railways, airports and highways, Tibetan legislator Qizhala said on Tuesday.

Chinese companies helping Ecuador

Chinese companies are deploying more manpower and resources for post-earthquake relief efforts in Ecuador to help the country recover, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.

'Baby biochips' set to tackle nation's infertility problem

New-generation technology could boost the chances of conception for infertile couples, and aid the government's plans to expand the population, as Yang Wanli reports.