Jiaolong brings up seamount sample

ABOARD THE XIANGYANGHONG 09 - Jiaolong, China's manned submersible on Saturday retrieved a basalt sample from the Zhenbei Seamount in the South China Sea which scientists say could shed light on the formation and evolution of seamounts in the area.

Foreigners like China's internet economy

Before heading to his favorite restaurants or smaller eateries, Roberto, an Argentine man in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, usually goes online first. "At a virtual restaurant, everything is set. Even the dishes you are going to order can be selected online," he said.

Provocations push tensions to the brink

Hours after a United Nations Security Council meeting on the Korean Peninsula's nuclear issue, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea reportedly test-fired a ballistic missile on Saturday, which exploded after liftoff. Pyongyang's repeated testing of the international community's patience will lead to severe consequences that will increasingly be hard for it to swallow.

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Cultural year starts in Greece

Cultural links between two of the world's most ancient civilizations have been reinforced with the launching of the China-Greece Cultural Exchanges and Cultural Industry Cooperation Year, attended by visiting senior Chinese officials and Greek dignitaries in Athens on Thursday.

Forecast for GDP: 6.6% rise for 2017

China's GDP growth is expected to reach 6.6 percent this year, dipping 0.1 percentage point year-on-year, and it will stay within a stable and reasonable growth range, according to a forecast released by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences on Friday in Beijing.

Bamboo slips oldest decimal calculator, Guinness certifies

Bamboo slips more than 2,300 years old were recognized on Sunday by Guinness World Records as the world's earliest decimal calculation tool.

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Chinese fighter swoops into world market

China conducted the maiden flight of its dual-seat FC-1B trainer/fighter jet on Thursday morning, aiming to seize a bigger share of the global military aircraft market.

Penalties rise for illegal mapping

In an effort to protect national security, China has strengthened its oversight of foreigners and foreign organizations involved in geological surveys or mapping in the country, according to the top legislature.

Industrial profits up; economy promising

The rise of industrial profits in March reflects structural improvements in the economy, official data suggested on Thursday.

Alibaba helps police catch suspects in motor oil scam

E-commerce giant Alibaba is using big data to help Chinese police keep tabs on wholesalers suspected of importing fake motor lubricants from Malaysia and selling them online, the company said.