Heavy-lift rocket readied for 2nd mission

A Long March 5 heavy-lift carrier rocket will take flight sometime between July 2 and 5, following the first launch of the model in November, according to Chinese space officials.

Cable-maker paid out bribes in Xi'an subway scandal

A company that manufactured substandard electrical cables used in subways in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, faked test reports for its product and bribed subway contractors and supervisory officials, according to a statement on Monday by the State Council, China's Cabinet.

Sleek new bullet trains enter service

China's new bullet train models with the name Fuxing - meaning rejuvenation - emblazoned on the outside of the cars were officially launched on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway line on Monday.

Shenzhen launches 'ladies first' subway cars

Shenzhen Metro Group launched "ladies first" subway cars on Monday, with the aim of providing a better traveling experience for female passengers and advocating care for women.

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Ban likely by year's end on more synthetic drugs

China may ban a deadly synthetic component of marijuana, along with more than two dozen other potent synthetic drugs, by the end of the year, according to a police official.

Is it illegal to pirate sports broadcasts? Law will decide

Business insiders and experts are calling for stronger legislation to protect sports broadcast rights, as online piracy continues to plague China's burgeoning sports entertainment industry.

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Expert: Mountain damaged internally

Past quakes inflicted deep 'wound'; remedial action will require decades

Tears of frustration, gifts of hot food

Gou Shaolin, 43, said he missed his family, his construction projects and his kiwi garden back home in Dujiangyan, Sichuan province. But he had a bigger role to fill - being the rescue commander for Blue Sky Rescue, a nonprofit civilian volunteer disaster rescue team.

Parents saved by their baby's cries at dawn

An infant saved his parents and himself from almost certain death in a landslide that buried about 120 people in Southwest China on Saturday morning, Chengdu Economic Daily reported.

Provincial authorities to play increasing role in educational development

Provincial-level governments will be assessed each year on their efforts to develop local education, according to a circular released by the central government.