Money woes: Relics buried beneath blankets of cash

Travelers' misunderstandings about throwing coins and notes onto historical relics for blessings has nearly ruined the 1,000-year-old Leifeng Pagoda in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, according to a local newspaper.

Teacher's mistake could hurt student's chances

Education authorities have pledged to help a student in eastern China who fears he could miss out on enrollment at a top high school because of an error by a teacher during the application process.

Tourist in coma lacked insurance

Chongqing resident Yang Ting, 33, has been in coma with a fever for eight days in an Indonesian hospital's intensive care unit after falling ill on July 5 in Bali.

People looking for ways to escape heat

Scenic spots offering cooler weather are seeing a surge in visitors, as people across northern China look to escape the current heat wave.

Couriers find relief at SF Express outlets

As the temperature outdoors rises above 35 C at midday on the first of the dog days of summer, several couriers enjoyed watermelon and plum juice at an SF Express facility in Beijing.

Lake in new area slated for ecological improvements

Baiyangdian Lake in Xiongan New Area is one of three bodies of water selected for strengthened ecological conservation and pollution control efforts, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

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New effort targets drivers who endanger pedestrians

The Ministry of Public Security initiated a campaign this month to curb the problem of vehicles failing to give way to pedestrians in crosswalks.

City in Zhejiang says people should spend less on weddings

HANGZHOU - A recent proposal to bring down the cost of weddings in Tongxiang, Zhejiang province, has become a talking point on the internet.

Robotic rescue boat to replace lifeguards

An aquatic robot put into use recently in Hefei, Anhui province, is expected to protect people from drowning and replace dozens of human lifeguards.

Meet Gulpiya Jelili, princess of the tightrope

URUMQI - As the brisk sound of fingers plucking the rawap, a traditional Uygur musical instrument, echoes across the room, 10-year-old Gulpiya Jelili flexes her foot and begins to dance along an rope 18 millimeters in diameter that's suspended in the air.

Scientist rewrites saga of crayfish

Crayfish originated in China, not North America as commonly believed, according to a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.