Delegation from Tibet makes friendly visit to Japan

A Tibetan delegation from China's National People's Congress told Japanese officials and others about the current situation in the Tibet autonomous region and called upon Japan to properly handle Tibet-related issues.

Qingdao adopts one-dog policy, prohibits big breeds

Families in downtown Qingdao, Shandong province, can now keep only one dog, which the owners must register for 400 yuan ($59).

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Plane maker aims at emerging niche

China's largest aircraft manufacturer projects that it will sell around 1,000 general aviation aircraft by the end of 2020, an industry insider said.

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

"Your text here. Your text here."

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.

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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.