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North set for bout of severe pollution

Residents in northern regions, including Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province, will encounter another bout of severe smog starting on Friday night that is forecast to last until Dec 21, the national meteorological authority said on Wednesday.

Shanghai mechanism lowers thresholds for pre-warnings

The environmental authority in Shanghai unveiled an updated emergency response plan for severe air pollution on Wednesday, with an even more timely warning mechanism and improved response measures.

Smog may be classified a 'disaster'

Beijing's lawmakers are considering listing smog as a meteorological disaster, but the move has been questioned, as smog is not seen as naturally occurring.

Women have devices taken out to allow second child

About 3.5 million had birth control apparatus removed last year; more are expected to follow

Acting governor elected in Yunnan

Yunnan provincial legislature, in Southwest China, appointed Ruan Chengfa as acting governor on Tuesday, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Hepatitis C therapy to be improved

Hepatitis C patients in China will soon be able to access direct-acting antiviral treatments, which can thoroughly cure the liver infection, a senior liver disease specialist said.

DNA test confirms identity of human remains

A DNA has test confirmed that the remains of a man found recently in a desert in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region belonged to Li Zhonghua, a native of Sichuan province, who went missing more than 50 years ago.

School issues statement insisting incident was 'not bullying'

Beijing's Zhongguancun No 2 Primary School issued a statement on Tuesday, insisting that an incident involving a fourth-grade student was not bullying.

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Finance sought for radio telescope in Antarctica

Chinese astronomers are applying for government funding to begin construction of a radio telescope in Antarctica that could help solve the mysteries behind stars and galaxies.

Inspections find misuse of funds for fighting pollution

China has been conducting high-level provincial inspections and exposing the misuse of special funding intended to support the fight against air pollution.