Tibet opens doors to more tourists

Tibet is expected to receive more than 25 million tourists and generate tourism revenue of more than 37 billion yuan ($5.34 billion) in 2017, according to the fifth session of the 10th People's Congress of Tibet on Tuesday.

What they say

Editor's Note: Five foreign scientists and one international NGO received the International Science and Technology Cooperation Award, which was presented by President Xi Jinping and other State leaders at a ceremony in Beijing on Monday. Established in 1994, the annual award is part of the State Science and Technology Awards. It honors up to 10 overseas individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution to the scientific and technological development of China. China Daily interviewed four individual recipients and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center.

Top scientist awarded for contribution

The Preeminent Science and Technology Award - the highest award in China for recognizing an individual scientist's contribution - was given to Tu Youyou.

Superconductor researcher, 75, among the youngest recipients

Seventy-five-year-old physicist Zhao Zhongxian would use any word but young to describe himself.

Nomination process to prevent corruption

Organizers of the State Science and Technology Awards changed the rules for one prize this year to prevent potential corruption.

IPR rules to support startups

The top prosecuting authority has issued a guideline on property rights protection, a move to support startup businesses and promote entrepreneurship.

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Rocket to cut cost of missions

China conducted on Monday the first flight of a new solid-fuel carrier rocket, which designers say can save clients about $10 million on each mission compared with similar US products.

Inspections at ports to prevent risks to biosafety

China will tighten inspection and quarantine of plants and animals at its borders to prevent the entry of harmful species this year, the top authority said on Monday.

Beijing sees blue skies; official vows tough action

Beijing residents saw blue skies on Sunday, as a cold front dispersed the smog which had been hovering over the capital for the past week. Having been cooped up indoors for a week, many people took to streets and parks for the first time this year.

Writer sued over alleged plagiarism

A court in Beijing has accepted a case involving an online novel writer whose allegedly plagiarized work was adapted for a popular TV soap opera.

Authorities to ramp up smog research

China's top health authority will intensify monitoring and research into smog to minimize its impact on people's health, amid rising public tension caused by recurrent heavy smog this winter in many parts of northern China.