Shanghai's new smoking ban takes effect

A new regulation prohibiting smoking at all indoor public venues and work areas in Shanghai took effect on Wednesday, a measure expected to shield people from the health risks of secondhand smoke.

Story of torture is 'fake'

Chinese authorities have refuted foreign media reports that a Chinese lawyer had been tortured in police detention, saying that these allegations were fabricated to tarnish China's image.

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Laid-off workers to get new jobs

China needs to re-employ an additional 500,000 workers who were made redundant as a result of capacity reduction in the coal and steel industries this year.

Severe smog may become thing of the past by 2030

China aims to eradicate severe smog by 2030, but more time and regulations are needed to make constant blue skies a reality, scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences said on Wednesday.

Newest combat drone makes maiden flight

China's latest combat drone made its maiden flight on Monday and is set to be "the biggest export deal" of any Chinese-made unmanned aircraft, according to the drone's designer.

Animal saliva may aid in therapy

Scientists in southern China have used animal saliva to produce a protein that could aid in the development of therapeutic drugs for neurological diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Two scientific vessels launched in sea trials

Two new vessels for scientific investigation, built from the keel up by China, were launched in Shanghai on Tuesday for sea trials.

12.4m in rural areas lifted out of poverty

China lifted 12.4 million rural residents out of poverty last year as part of the central government's campaign to lift the entire nation out of poverty by 2020.

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Guangzhou airport to stop drones

Guangzhou airport is planning to deploy an electronic security network that can automatically fend off drones, which have recently been entering commercial airspace and disrupting flight schedules.

Exhibition in HK honors Jin Yong

Dignitaries and celebrities in Hong Kong attended an event on Tuesday to honor Jin Yong, whose picaresque tales of martial arts heroes are beloved throughout the Chinese-speaking world.