Shipbuilder sees a model future

FUZHOU - On a simple workbench, a 1-meter-long model boat is nearing completion. The waxed redwood body shines in the sun and the hoisted sails look as if the ship is about to set off.

Solar power lights up the path to prosperity

Desheng's villagers are finding new prosperity by harvesting light in solar farms and growing crops in greenhouses.

Turning negatives into positives

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Lifelong aviator takes others under his wing

Li Hao has been a pilot all his adult life. The 54-year-old began his career in the PLA Air Force, but in February 2011, after more than 30 years and with 3,000 flying hours under his belt, he had reached the mandatory retirement age for Chinese military aviators.

Studying silkworms honors ancient tradition

Since late April, Qin Li has been busy putting baby tussahs - an Asian silkworm - in oak trees, scaring away magpies and conducting biological research.

Around China

Hebei

Technology for rockets advancing

China has made breakthroughs in some key technologies in the development of reusable rockets, a senior rocket scientist said.

New UN appointment welcomed

China has welcomed the appointment of Vice-Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin as the next UN Undersecretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs.

China in effort to tackle commercial abuse of Buddhism

China has explored numerous means, including information disclosure and lawmaking, to tackle the increasing commercialization in places of worship across the country, according to a senior official in religious affairs.

Police arrest 22 suspects in ID theft ring

Police in Zhejiang province said they have detained 22 suspects who were accused of illegally obtaining and selling Apple users' personal data.

New sparkling shared bikes succeed in getting attention

A new host of sparkling gold shared bikes that began appearing on the streets in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing, Shenzhen and Xi'an on Thursday has triggered heated online discussion.

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