12 victims identified in tunnel crash, fire

The 12 victims of a deadly traffic accident in Weihai, Shandong province, on Tuesday have all been identified, the local government said on Wednesday.

Escapee captured after eight days on the run

Police captured a convict on Wednesday, eight days after he escaped from prison.

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Xi's Guangxi visit invigorates Belt, Road vision

President Xi Jinping's inspection tour of South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region last month has invigorated the vision for the development of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, local officials and entrepreneurs said.

Red Cross raises money to fund humanitarian projects

The Red Cross Society of China has launched the Belt and Road Fraternity Fund to boost humanitarian activities and cooperation between countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.

Initiative creates tourism boom

The number of visits by Chinese tourists to Belt and Road countries, as well as trips by tourists from those countries to China, have increased rapidly since the initiative was proposed, industry insiders said.

Businesses told to learn from foreign NGOs

NGOs from overseas can provide valuable recommendations and consultations to help Chinese businesses adapt to different business environments in countries supporting the Belt and Road Initiative, representatives of the NGOs said on Wednesday.

Italy rolls out red carpet for Chinese tourists

Mandarin signs are being added at airports and railway stations in Italy, and free Wi-Fi services are being set up at public venues to make Chinese tourists' visits to the country easier and happier, a senior Italian official said.

Thailand To Buy Chinese Submarines

Thailand signed an agreement on Friday to import Chinese-made attack submarines.

Science Cooperation Network In Works

China aims to complete a cooperative network in science and technology for countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative by 2030, it was announced Tuesday.

Egypt To Sign Memorandum On Technology Transfers

A memorandum of understanding between China and Egypt is expected to be signed on Saturday, with the aim of developing a cooperative network for technology transfers, top scientists in China and foreign representatives said.

Manure To Resume Its Former Glory As Fertilizer In New Plan

The Ministry of Agriculture will encourage the use of manure and reduce chemical fertilizers to make its agricultural industry more environmentally friendly and cost-efficient, according to plans announced on Tuesday.