Air quality worsens with winter

Air quality in China improved in the first 11 months of the year, although it deteriorated in November, the national environmental authority said on Tuesday.

Ethnic regions see economic growth

Economic growth in regions inhabited by ethnic groups in China has been faster than the rest of the country in the past few years, but poverty alleviation remains a long-term challenge, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Chinese play key role in overseas student mobility

China has the largest number of students studying overseas and they play a key role in the trends of international student mobility, according to a report.

Donation to US institute causes mixed reaction

The ratio of research and development expenditure to GDP is frequently used as an indicator for a country's economic power.

South-to-North diversion project benefits 87 million people, eases crisis

The South-to-North Water Diversion project has benefited 87 million people while easing the water crisis in North China, officials said at a news conference on Monday to mark two years since the project began.

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Campus sells HIV testing kits in vending machines

Students at Southwest Petroleum University are able to purchase cheap HIV test kits from vending machines on campus, which also sell edible goods such as instant noodles.

First-grader's work about courier father pulls on heartstrings

"My father is a courier. He seldom stays at home. Every morning, when I wake up, he has gone to work. I wait for weekends to come, when my father has time to play with me. My father is the greatest man in my mind, because he can bring joy to others."

Data for Mount Tai's ancient trees stored on digital ID cards

Nearly 20,000 ancient trees on the renowned Mount Tai in Shandong province now have "digital ID cards", the Mount Tai scenic area management committee said on Sunday.

Massage therapists top service sector pay list

Masseurs and masseuses have the best-paid jobs in China's urban service industry, followed by fitness instructors and nannies who take care of newborns, according to a report released by 58.com, a job-seeking website.

Report finds safe food a key concern

Chinese have serious concerns over the safety of food, environment and personal information, according a report released on Monday.

Nation to build a system integrating data and information resources

Move expected to boost efficiency and expand market opportunities of the key sector