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Cambridge assists in innovation

The University of Cambridge, one of the world's top research universities, established two partnerships in China on Thursday, the first of their kind in the university's more than 800-year history.

US missions 'root cause of accidents'

The United States conducting frequent and large-scale reconnaissance missions in the South China Sea is the root cause of accidents between US and Chinese militaries, experts said.

Wildlife experts try to help dolphin lost in freshwater river

Wildlife experts in south China are trying to rescue an endangered white dolphin that is in worsening health after mistakenly swimming into a freshwater river a week ago.

Hospital officials fired after hepatitis B infection scandal

Several hospital officials in East China's Shandong province have been fired after nine patients were accidentally infected with hepatitis B through medical malpractice.

Surgeon performs country's first heart operation on AIDS patient

An AIDS patient suffering from a serious heart condition has undergone a successful surgery in Shanghai - the first of its kind in the country - and is about to be released from the hospital next week.

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Luojia-1A satellite built to observe ground light

China will this year launch the country's first remote-sensing satellite dedicated to observing ground light at night, according to designers.

2 hurt in chemical plant blast

An explosion at a chemical plant on Wednesday night in Tongling city, Anhui province, left at least two people injured.

Security guard stole 6 million yuan 'to pay off debts'

A man in northeastern China who stole 6 million yuan ($874,000) after hijacking an armored bank truck he was driving said he carried out the heist to pay off his debts.

Shanghai Zoo takes in 1,000 animals a year

From a giant salamander to a spotted deer, and both red and white foxes, Shanghai Zoo has taken in more than 1,000 animals deserted all over the city in the past year alone.

Wild elephants in Yunnan cause chaos

Forestry authorities in Southwest China's Yunnan province have been on high alert over a group of wild elephants that are reported to have been causing chaos in villages.