Scientists unveil world's brightest UV light

Chinese scientists have built the brightest extreme ultraviolet light in the world for capturing atoms and molecules that will reveal laws of the micro-material world.

Country to clean up rural pollution

China plans to rid its rural areas of pollution from toilet wastewater and its mountains of trash by 2020, officials said.

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Premier stresses focus on research, innovation

Premier Li Keqiang pledged to grant universities and research institutions more independence in teaching and research, and to raise subsidies for graduate students pursuing master's degrees or doctorates, as part of efforts to boost basic research and innovation.

Beijing reiterates support for EU integration

China reiterated its support for continued European integration after US President-elect Donald Trump's comments on the process ignited concerns in Europe.

Liaoning admits to falsifying data

Chen Qiufa, governor of Liaoning province, has for the first time admitted that the province was involved in submitting falsified financial data at city and county levels from 2011 to 2014.

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All I want for Chinese New Year is fresh air

On the morning of the first school day this year, my son's form teacher surprised all parents of the class with her WeChat post of a sleek, new air purifier in the back of the classroom.

This Day, That Year

Item from Jan 17, 1999, in China Daily: A doctor at the Beijing Children's Hospital explains how to use a medical equipment.

Abe accused of 'sowing discord' in region

China has slammed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's act of "sowing discord" during his tour of four Asia-Pacific countries, saying it displayed "an extremely unhealthy mentality".