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Law marks reform of Red Cross Society

The revised Red Cross Society Law will serve as a milestone for the reform and development of the Red Cross Society of China and promote the society's participation in humanitarian work, according to Wang Rupeng, vice-president of the RCSC.

Hainan promotes space-themed travel destination

A village in tropical Hainan province is to become the island's first space tourism destination, according to local government plans.

Government raises residents' income via loans, training

HARBIN - Qi Jinming, a farmer in Suiling county in Heilongjiang province, was happy to see his family reunited this year, as his wife no longer needs to work far from home to earn money to pay off debts.

Tourism seen as cure for poverty in central, west regions

China is continuing its efforts to lift 12 million people out of poverty by 2020 through developing rural tourism.

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Protection orders offer shield against domestic violence

LANZHOU - Fu Lian's nightmare of suffering constant beatings by his daughter-in-law has ended. She is facing criminal charges for violating a protection order granted by a local court.

Wheelchair used for climbing stairs

A new service is being promoted in Shanghai's Pudong New Area that offers people with walking difficulties free use of electric stair-climbing wheelchairs.

Handling of cases helps address suspects' rights

Prosecuting authorities have sped up the handling of 1,845 cases involving suspects who have been criminally detained for a long time without having been convicted and sentenced, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Saturday.

Beijing concerned over Dalai Lama border visit

China has formally expressed serious concern to India regarding the Dalai Lama's planned visit to disputed areas along the China-India border, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday, cautioning the "severe damage" it could do to bilateral ties.

CASIC launches its first satellite into space

China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp launched a Kaituo 2 carrier rocket on Friday to send the company's first satellite into orbit.