IN BRIEF (Page 4)

It's May, but Beijing feeling summer heat

Beijing sweltered in summerlike heat on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to remain high until Friday night.

Smart running track monitors performance

A smart running track equipped with high-tech devices such as a facial recognition system and heart rate monitors has been unveiled at Mingzhuhu Park on Shanghai's Chongming Island.

Chinese testing service offers US exam prep

The organization behind the ACT college entrance examination has teamed up with a large Chinese test preparation provider to offer a program for Chinese students who will take the test required by many US colleges and universities.

Olympic badminton superstar Lin demands unpaid salary

Chinese badminton superstar Lin Dan, a two-time Olympic champion, has accused his Super League club of failing to pay him and six others for the 2016-17 season.

Two men held for chopping off hand

Police in Guangzhou have detained two men suspected of chopping off the hand of a 7-year-old boy on Wednesday.

Air network planned for Belt, Road connectivity

China plans to build an air network to better link countries taking part in the Belt and Road Initiative, the country's civil aviation authority said on Tuesday.

Drone owners must register real names

Drone owners will be required to register their small aircraft under their real names starting June 1, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said on Tuesday.

Beijing to feel the heat starting on Wednesday

Temperatures in Beijing could rise to more than 35 C from Wednesday to Friday, the city's meteorological center said on Tuesday as it released a yellow alert for high temperatures.

University program to feed initiative

Shanghai Jiao Tong University has launched a master's program in engineering for international students that aims to cultivate high-level talent in the field of navigation and remote sensing.

IN BRIEF (Page 4)

Bird's-eye views are coming to Tibet

A helicopter tour service will be launched in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet autonomous region, in August to allow tourists to view the plateau landscape from the sky.