Legislative candidates face stricter reviews

Candidates who ran in legislative elections at the county and township levels were put under stricter qualification reviews to prevent election fraud and ensure they could effectively represent the public, according to the country's top legislature.

Tianzhou 1 cargo ship completes second autonomous docking with space station

China's Tianzhou 1 cargo spacecraft has carried out its second docking operation with the Tiangong II space laboratory, according to the China Academy of Space Technology.

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Beijing focuses on quality of progress

In the next five years, Beijing will make crucial progress in developing into a harmonious international city and integrating with Hebei province and Tianjin, the capital's Party chief, Cai Qi, said on Monday.

Toothpick-shooting toys worry parents

A toy resembling a mini crossbow that fires toothpick "arrows" has become popular among school students in parts of China, resulting in many parents calling for a boycott to prevent risks of injury.

Young entrepreneur sees chocolate-coated dream come true

Following his studies in the United States, Mo Xuefeng could have taken over his father's successful packaging business, but his love of chocolate compelled him to do otherwise.

Proposal would tighten online food rules

Shanghai's food safety watchdog has proposed tightening the rules for online food ordering and delivery services, including making it mandatory for a food provider to have a physical restaurant location.

Meat, vegetable quality appeals to domestic market

After four decades of relying heavily on overseas markets, Liu Haiyan has now turned to the domestic market for her primary customers.

Parking by robot coming to Nanjing next month

China's parking lot of tomorrow - a multistory garage that uses robot "valets" to take vehicles to empty spaces - will open in Nanjing next month, according to the technology company behind the project.

Guizhou to take lead in eco-healthcare plan

First came ecotourism, as people flocked to rural areas to escape noisy, polluted cities. Now, Guizhou province is turning to a new trend experts describe as eco-healthcare.

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Get tough to protect pedestrians police told

The Ministry of Public Security is directing police departments nationwide to strengthen their enforcement efforts - including handing out tougher punishments - for motorists who do not give way to pedestrians.