Shows are cutting back on scenes that depict smoking

Smoking scenes have been significantly reduced in Chinese films and TV series in the past decade thanks to increasing awareness by the industry and the public, according to a new survey by the Chinese Association on Tobacco Control.

TV, movie deal-makers descend on China

China's burgeoning entertainment market has attracted more foreign players seeking partnerships with Chinese companies, according to some industry insiders in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Tuesday.

New generation of satellites key to navigation network

China will launch about 30 satellites before the end of 2020 for its domestically developed Beidou Navigation Satellite System, a senior project official said.

Southernmost city to get new Party chief, mayor

China's southernmost city - Sansha, Hainan province - will celebrate its fifth anniversary in July and will soon have a new Party chief and mayor.

12 dead in highway inferno

SHIJIAZHUANG - Twelve people were killed and 15 others were injured after a crash triggered by two trucks in Hebei province on Tuesday morning.

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Inspections of imported waste to rise

Legislators have vowed to increase supervision of government departments in charge of handling imported solid waste, aiming to protect the environment and ensure public health.

Xiamen prepares for BRICS Summit

Xiamen, Fujian province, is ready to host the ninth BRICS Summit in September, the Party's top official in the city announced on Monday.

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Critically endangered Yangtze porpoise thrives in 2 reserves

The critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise has seen steady growth in two protection reserves in Hubei province since 2015, and its population will exceed 100 by the end of this year, accounting for one-tenth of the total, reserve officials said on Monday.

Computer science tops income list

The rapid development of mobile internet and artificial intelligence has made computer science the best income generator and among the most fruitful college degrees for employment in China, a recent report said.

Creative souvenirs a new 'benchmark'

Lei Shiyi, a college student from Chongqing, bought two bookmarks from the souvenir store inside the Palace Museum, commonly known as the Forbidden City.