Bad weather continues to hamper return journeys

After dense fog caused travel disruptions in central and southern regions at the weekend, sleet and strong wind will arrive and continue to affect these regions until Thursday, the national weather authority said on Sunday.

Plane strikes sky lantern, resulting in airport delays

A Kongming lantern, or sky lantern, caused delays at the Beijing Nanyuan Airport on Saturday night after becoming stuck in the engine of an airplane, the airport confirmed on Sunday.

Marriage causing rural families to be plunged into debt for years

One's wedding day is often considered the happiest day of a person's life. The same can not be said for the parents of a groom in rural China, where saving face and social pressure often leave them in debt for years.

Ancient crocodile bones discovered in Xi'an

Ancient bones unearthed in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, have led archaeologists to suggest that the area may have been home to wild crocodiles thousands of years ago.

No rest for station staff in NE China during Spring Festival

Answering queries, punching tickets and collecting used instant noodle containers - the Spring Festival travel rush is always a busy time for the employees of Changchun Railway Station.

Ice and snow sit high on tourists' wish lists

Despite winds and deep winter chills, snow-capped provinces and regions in the northern part of China saw quick growth in tourism during the Spring Festival holiday.

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Would-be dog owners take shine to new breeds

It seems like the whole country has changed its preferences for dog breeds. Since 2012, when a Tibetan mastiff pup sold for 20 million yuan ($2.9 million) in Shandong province, the country has become obsessed with brown toy poodles.

People returning to work may battle post-holiday blues

Yang Guang, a 31-year-old game developer, took his bride to the Maldives and Hong Kong for a monthlong honeymoon four years ago. When he returned, Yang hardly remembered how to build his 3D characters.

Two rescued, seven killed in Wenzhou building collapse

Only two of nine people survived the collapse of four residential houses in Wencheng county in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, on Thursday morning.

Smog returns as Spring Festival ends

Many cities in northern China will face a smoggy weekend due to the windless weather, while smoke from firecrackers will worsen pollution in some areas, the national environmental authority said.

Wenzhou building collapse kills five

Five people were killed when four residential buildings collapsed on Thursday morning in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, according to the local government.