A draft of China's first environmental protection tax law, submitted to the top legislative body for initial discussion on Monday, may impose heavier penalties on polluters than ever before.
Item from Aug 30, 1982, in China Daily: A worker at Beijing's Dongjiao Winery labels bottles for export. ...
Education authorities in Changsha, capital of Hunan province, have taken a major step to assure pupils get enough sleep - they have ordered all primary schools in the city to start 30 minutes late.
Japan has tried to impose its will on African countries and to sow discord between China and the continent, triggering strong dissatisfaction in Africa, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
China wants to work with Vietnam on handling and resolving disputes properly to take bilateral ties to a new level, top military officer Fan Changlong said on Monday.
Party officials' everyday performances and reputations among the public will be considered to prevent unqualified, corrupt officials from being promoted, according to a new directive released on Monday.
China's image is steadily improving on the international stage, with the nation ranking second among all countries in terms of influence in world affairs, according to a survey.
President Xi Jinping called on Sunday for acceleration of the research, development and manufacturing of aircraft engines and gas turbines to help China to build a strong aviation industry.
Nigel Rodgers is in hell. A campaigner against piped music for decades, he stands in a shoe shop in London's Oxford Street that is blaring out loud pop music, wincing visibly.
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