Cold, wet weather strafes travelers at holiday's end

A strong current of cold air swept most parts of North China on Sunday, the last day of the eight-day National Day holiday, and is expected to move into central and southern areas of the country over the next three days, bringing rain and chilly temperatures, according to the National Meteorological Center.

Lost hikers guided through remote area

An additional 14 rescue workers have been sent to help extract three hikers who were stranded in a remote part of Sichuan province's Wolong Nature Reserve after they were found by an earlier rescue team of 16, according to a report on Sunday in Western China Metropolis Daily.

Anti-graft drive wins public satisfaction

More than 70,000 officials at or above the level of county head have been investigated for suspected corruption since the 18th Communist Party of China National Congress in 2012, the top anti-graft body said on Saturday.

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GM bacterium offers way to block malaria

Chinese scientists may have found a way to stop mosquitoes from spreading malaria, which kills one child every two minutes according to the World Health Organization.

Professor detained for assaulting street worker

A male college professor who assaulted a female street cleaner in his community was detained and fined by the police on Saturday in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.

New area's appeal goes far and wide

The China National Tourism Administration announced on Friday that more than 67 million trips were made that day, generating 54.6 billion yuan ($8.2 billion).

An honor that is one for the books

Su Wenzhu says she never dreamed an ordinary librarian such as herself would be elected as a delegate to attend the most important Party conference in the country.

20 years and counting for China Daily Hong Kong

The chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region led the tributes to China Daily Hong Kong on its 20th anniversary, commending the newspaper for its civic commitment and influential role in advancing the "one country, two systems" principle.

Flotilla's landmark tour nears end

The longest journey by a Chinese Navy convoy nears completion, with a flotilla arriving on Wednesday in Thailand, its final stop before heading home.

Cold snap sends temperatures tumbling during holiday

A strong cold front that has swept north to south has sent temperatures plummeting in many parts of China, with more chilly weather expected to come on Sunday.

Millionaire goes home to change villagers' lives

Gongshi was once an impoverished, isolated village where most residents lived in squalid homes with thatched roofs.