World 'comfort women' museums urge Japan to reflect on history

TOKYO - Representatives of "comfort women" museums from Japan, South Korea, China, the Philippines and the United States convened their first conference in Tokyo on Saturday, urging the Japanese government to reflect upon history.

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Coastline oversight to be strengthened

The government has pledged to strengthen the management and protection of China's coastlines, according to the State Oceanic Administration.

Corps has role to play in promoting stability in Xinjiang

The Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, an unique and specialized paramilitary organization in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, will play a better role in ensuring local stability and fighting terrorism, a senior Corps official said on Thursday.

Public gaining acceptance of organ donation

Nearly 170,000 people had registered as organ donors in China by the end of last year, an event to remember organ donors in China was told on Friday in Shanghai.

Businesses around tourist lake shut for inspections

Restaurants and guesthouses around a well-known lake in Yunnan province will have to suspend business starting on Saturday for inspections, local authorities said on Friday.

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Work safety probes launched nationwide

Chinese authorities are conducting work safety inspections at construction sites nationwide after two accidents killed 15 workers, a government official said on Thursday.

Dried-up Har Lake reappears in desert

Har Lake, which dried up more than 50 years ago, has reappeared in the Gobi Desert in Gansu province.

Suspect arrested after 22 years on run

Police in Zhejiang province have caught a suspect in a high-profile murder and robbery who had been on the run for 22 years.

Wildlife diversity increases at planned park

XINING - Wildlife protectionists and herders said the diversity of wild animals has increased in the Sanjiangyuan area, China's first planned national park.

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