Maimed panda keeper could have disabilities

A 41-year-old panda keeper who was recently severely wounded when he was attacked by a mother panda is being treated at a suburban branch of West China Hospital of Sichuan University in Chengdu, Sichuan province.

Relics recovered from shipwreck

An archaeological team announced on Thursday its three-year excavation of the wreck of the 19th century armor-plated cruiser Zhiyuan has been completed.

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New year to bring heavy smog to northern regions

Just in time to see in the new year, another bout of smog is to descend on Beijing and Tianjin, as well as Hebei, Henan and Shandong provinces, arriving on Friday and lasting for four to five days, the weather authority said on Thursday.

World's oldest male panda dies in Sichuan

Pan Pan, the world's oldest male panda, died age 31 in Sichuan province at 4:35 am on Wednesday.

Officers punished over custody death

A Beijing police officer has been fired and another removed from his post after a man choked to death in custody in May.

Marathon winners to pay tax on prize money

The organizer of the 2016 Shanghai International Marathon, one of the most significant sporting events in China, has asked 20 athletes from China to pay back a total of $1,438 in taxes from their prize money.

Inspector numbers grow to ensure safety

The newest 200 State-level drug inspectors were sworn in at a work conference held by the top drug authority on Thursday, bringing the total number of inspectors within the force to 649, including 108 who specialize in overseas inspections.

Courts set to improve efficiency

Two new circuit courts - one in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, and the other in Zhengzhou, Henan province - were established on Wednesday to improve judicial efficiency and reduce the burden of case hearings on the Supreme People's Court.

Join hands to beat bullies, experts say

Teachers, parents and public security authorities need to work closer together to combat bullying, according to a senior judicial official.

Growing elephant numbers risk conflicts

Niu Minghui is concerned about a group of wild Asian elephants that pay surprise visits to steal crops from his backyard.

Projects to prevent flooding, scarcity

China plans to launch at least another 15 major water conservancy projects next year, increasing targeted investment in the field to more than 900 billion yuan ($130 billion), the Ministry of Water Resources announced on Wednesday.