Shanghai to open unisex bathroom

The first unisex public bathroom in Shanghai, which aims to help reduce waiting times for such facilities, especially for women, has received mixed reactions.

Infrared camera captures rare leopard

Footage of a rare North-Chinese leopard in the Tongtian River basin was captured for the first time in the northwestern province of Qinghai, according to the local forestry bureau on Monday.

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Conference will encourage healthier lifestyles

Shanghai will host the 9th Global Conference on Health Promotion from Nov 21 to 24, aiming for high-level advocacy for health advancement by all social sectors worldwide, the country's top health authority and the World Health Organization announced on Monday.

'Dog poop cake' pulled from shelves following outcry

As the saying goes, "You are what you eat". And according to a manufacturer of mung bean cakes in Shanghai, if one eats its product labeled "dog poop cake", you are likely to be "blessed with the kind of luck that would see you step on dog poop".

Sichuan-Tibet railway to be completed in 2025

The most difficult part of the Sichuan-Tibet railway, the Kangding-Nyingchi section, will begin construction in 2018, according to the National Development and Reform Commission.

AVIC to put domestic cargo jet in the skies

China's leading aircraft maker is developing a large cargo jet based on the Y-20 military transport plane in an attempt to put an end to foreign dominance in the field.

Monitoring stations freed of interference

China plans to make environmental monitoring stations independent to improve monitoring data, a move that facilitates policymakers' decisions and helps to efficiently reduce pollution, experts said on Monday.

Baby chimpanzee loves her 'mannies'

Zhu Xiangbo carried the baby in his arms, touching her head gently with one hand, as he used the other to put a feeding bottle to her mouth. The little cutie looked up at him, pursing her lips slightly.

Delivery firm bans dog meat from menus

An online food-delivery service's decision to remove restaurants selling dog meat from its platform received mixed reaction from netizens, as the debate over eating dog meat in China continues.

Info-sharing to streamline exit-entry

A nationwide platform for sharing and searching exit-entry information is being considered in China, according to the central government.

Spokesmen examine role in China's image

A group of leading government spokesmen and spokeswomen exchanged their views on how to tell China's story in a positive way to the world, during the nation's first forum organized for professionals in official communication roles on Saturday.