Nine killed in coal mine explosion

Nine people were killed in an explosion at a coal mine in Central China's Hunan province on Tuesday.

Parents advertise unwed children

In the past, emperors went to the Temple of Heaven in Beijing to pray for bumper harvests. Nowadays, concerned parents go there to seek divine help to find a partner for their unwed children.

China calls for protection of infrastructure

China called on Monday for international cooperation to protect against terrorist attacks on infrastructure in countries along the Belt and Road Initiative.

School soccer coaches trained by Bayern Munich

A total of 180 soccer coaches from middle and primary schools in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, started a training program led by professional coaches from Germany's Bayern Munich on Monday.

Firework sales drop for sixth year in a row

Sales of fireworks and firecrackers continued on a downward trend this year, with sales in the capital falling by more than 30 percent, marking the sixth consecutive annual decline since 2012, the city's fireworks authority said on Monday.

Central Beijing limits high-polluting car use

Beijing will ban high-emission vehicles within the Fifth Ring Road on workdays starting from Wednesday, aiming to cut pollution and improve air quality.

Top rocket scientist dies, age 102

Ren Xinmin, a scientist whose dedication and expertise propelled China's aerospace industry onto the world stage, died on Sunday afternoon in Beijing. He was 102.

False HIV diagnosis shadows ex-convict

A former convict who was misdiagnosed as being HIV-positive and transferred to a prison with infected inmates has refused to accept the compensation awarded by a court in Henan province.

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30 million single men may never find a bride

As young lovers worldwide mark Valentine's Day on Tuesday, millions of Chinese men face the prospect of spending life without a wife, according to a population expert.

Flower sales up for romantic day

With couples set to enjoy Valentine's Day, flower traders in China are also welcoming the boost that the annual celebration of romance is providing for their sales.

Nanluoguxiang reopens after 2-month renovation

Nanluoguxiang, a popular alleyway in central Beijing known for its traditional culture, reopened during the Spring Festival holiday after the completion of a two-month renovation project.