Bone mass machine set to come down to Earth soon

A handheld device designed to help astronauts counter loss of bone mass in microgravity environments will soon be available to the general public online, according to the developer.

Astronauts get sky gym workout

Escaping the effects of the Earth's gravity and floating around in space may sound exciting, but a constant state of near weightlessness can result in a number of health problems.

How 'basketball girl' became a Paralympian

Disabled swimmer Qian Hongyan made a real splash at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

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Economy moving to low carbon

China is expected to contribute more to help bridge the emission gap to achieve the Paris Agreement, after the United Nations warned the world is not yet on track to hit goals set in the pact that came into force on Friday.

Nation takes lead in green finance

China should build a solid foundation in the domestic financial market to support green finance, a senior official with the United Nations Environment Program told China Daily.

Northern areas prepare for a challenging foggy winter

Northern regions of the country will confront more frequent and stronger smog this winter due to the impact of the La Nina phenomena, a senior air pollution control official warned.

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Sri Lanka will firmly pursue the one-China policy

Sri Lanka will continue its support for the one-China policy and push forward greater development of relations with China, a parliamentary leader and government officials said.

Diplomats hold positive view of CPC's future

Foreign nations are maintaining a positive outlook for the Communist Party of China as it enters a new era with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the core leader and strict internal oversights, foreign officials said on Friday.

Experts tout unofficial exchanges across Straits

With political ties strained, unofficial exchanges are the most effective way of repairing deteriorating cross-Straits relations, experts said during a forum on the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations in Beijing on Thursday.

Farmers' rights boost efficiency

A new guideline on farmers' rights will further open the door to large-scale farming, boosting productivity and efficiency nationwide, the agriculture minister said on Thursday.