China announces Chang'e 5 lunar probe landing site

China's Chang'e 5 lunar probe is expected to land in the Mons Rumker region of the moon, and bring samples back to Earth at the end of the year, according to a Chinese space official.

Pentagon remarks called 'irresponsible'

Beijing dismissed a Pentagon report about China's military development on Wednesday, saying the country is justified in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Satellite to provide data on quakes

China will launch its first electromagnetic earthquake monitoring satellite this year, making it a leading country in the field. The satellite will improve earthquake observation and forecasting, the top earthquake administrative authority said on Wednesday.

60 accounts closed over their content

Sixty social media accounts will be shut down for disseminating commercial speculation, vulgar content and other reasons, according to a statement released by the Beijing Cyberspace Administration on Wednesday.

Machine passes gaokao math test

A smart machine made by a company in Chengdu, Sichuan province, took the math test of the national college entrance examination, or gaokao, on Wednesday.

Online case filing may boost courts' efficiency

Residents of Tianjin and Hebei province may soon not need to travel to Beijing to file lawsuits, as a cross-regional online platform is being explored.

Competitors test their skills in Shanghai

Wearing protective goggles and a mask, 17-year-old Zhang Jiahao from Shanghai took a deep breath and slowly started to guide his electric saw along the pen marks on the wood.

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22 punished for roles in deadly blaze

A total of 22 people were punished in connection with a fire that killed 18 people in Zhejiang province in February, the province's work safety watchdog said in an online statement announcing the results of its investigation on Tuesday.

10 Chinese officers go on patrols in Italy

Ten Chinese police officers are working with Italian counterparts in Italy, assisting with cases involving Chinese tourists, the Ministry of Public Security said on Tuesday.

Great Wall renovation guide drafted

The Chinese Academy of Cultural Heritage released draft guidance for Great Wall renovations on Tuesday, setting different criteria for each type of wall.

Tributes flow after soccer player's death

Coaches, players and fans of Beijing Enterprises Football Club paid tribute to Cheick Tiote, the player from Cote d'Ivoire who died suddenly on Monday.