Guizhou sees GDP growth as poverty killer

Guizhou province will set its average annual economic growth target at around 10 percent for the next five years as part of an effort to pull more than 3.7 million people out of poverty by 2020, the province's top official said on Sunday.

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Officials pay for failing to stop pollution

More than 3,100 government officials have been held to account for the poor implementation of pollution control measures, a problem uncovered in all seven provincial regions included in the latest round of environmental inspections by the central authorities.

Beijing seeks new remedies for its parking headaches

Beijing is taking steps to improve its parking management by encouraging the construction of parking facilities and imposing stricter penalties for illegal parking.

Bronze chariots to shine in new digs

XI'AN - Bronze chariots that belonged to the first Chinese emperor will get new luster when they are lifted from a cramped subterranean showroom at a major museum to a new exhibition hall above ground.

Where to leave shared bike? Rules rolling into Shenzhen

China imposes some of the world's toughest driving restrictions for cars, and now the checks and controls are expanding to the bicycle-sharing industry.

New Area to host smart industries

XIONGAN NEW AREA, Hebei - There are two types of factories at Life Lamps company: the hot, noisy and cumbersome; and the clean, quiet and automated.

Couple crosses Atlantic Ocean in Chinese-made aircraft

A couple with a penchant for adventure has successfully flown over the Atlantic Ocean in a Chinese-made plane.

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Partnerships planned for medical institutes

Medical partnerships will be promoted across China by 2020 to provide patients with more sustainable and efficient healthcare services, according to a central government guideline to be released.

High-speed rail to adjust ticket prices

Ticket prices for some bullet trains traveling in China's southeastern coastal area will be adjusted from April 21, according to China Railway Corp.

Dig for rebel emperor's sunken treasure suspended as flood season approaches

An archaeological dig for an ancient king's sunken treasure in Sichuan province battened its hatches on Wednesday, as the annual flood season approaches.