Xi visit to boost bilateral innovation ties

President Xi Jinping's visit to Switzerland this week is expected to deepen the countries' unique partnership, particularly in innovation, according to a senior Swiss diplomat.

Davos elite face cold reality of economic task

More than 2,500 political and business leaders are swarming into the small Alpine town of Davos, Switzerland - and it isn't for the skiing. They're looking for solutions.

What they say

China's participation at Davos is important, especially at a time when there are a lot of questions concerning climate change. It would be good to hear President Xi confirm China's commitments on emissions reduction agreed in Paris.... China can also explain its vision for the Belt and Road Initiative at Davos, another important economic driver for global growth. It would be good to see how Europe and China can work more on the initiative.

China's contribution to the global economy

Worker hopes for homecoming

Yang Jingxing and his wife Li Yawen started working for the Xi'an Railway Bureau as railway maintenance workers in 1980 and got married in 1985.

European products arrive for New Year

Trains from Europe are bringing fresh goods for Chinese people to put into their Lunar New Year shopping bags.

Number of Chinese immigrants in Africa rapidly increasing

The number of Chinese immigrants in Africa has risen sevenfold over less than two decades, although most still plan to return home for retirement, according to a recent survey.

Many ready to quit if annual bonus too low

Heads of companies and institutes that won't give their employees annual bonuses, or won't give much, may have to mull over their decision again as a report shows that about 40 percent of white-collar workers in China said they may quit if they are not satisfied with their bonus.

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Scientist may lose gene-editing patent

Han Chunyu, a Chinese researcher who gained the spotlight for a next-generation approach to gene-editing that research groups across the world later said could not be repeated, could lose his patent for the process.

Environment experts look into high levels of sulfur in Linfen

The central environmental authority and Shanxi provincial government have sent experts to uncover the reasons and provide solutions for reducing the alarmingly high concentration of sulfur dioxide in Linfen, Shanxi province, which has engulfed the northern city for days and raised health concerns.

Love and marriage loom over festival

As millions prepare to head home for Spring Festival, many single men and woman are expecting a grilling from relatives when they get there, according to a survey.