Long March rocket lifts 3 satellites

China used a Long March 2C carrier rocket on Friday to lift three satellites, as the nation resumes space launches after a major failure in July.

Geological worker 'ready for hardship, happy to contribute'

Most people have difficulty reaching an altitude of 5,000 meters. For Jampa Tashi, a delegate to the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, however, he has even more to bear as a driller.

Beijing issues blueprint for livability

A blueprint for Beijing's development over the next 20 years has drawn three "red lines" to ensure the city becomes a livable and harmonious capital, according to the municipal government on Friday.

Migrants returning home to start businesses

More migrant workers are returning home to start their own businesses, a top agricultural official said on Friday.

10 panda cubs meet the public

Ten panda cubs born this year met the public for the first time at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan province on Friday.

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Seawater rice fields offer ample harvest

The country's first seawater rice fields in Qingdao, Shandong province, were harvested on Thursday.

Opera performances mark nation's founding

Audiences in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region were treated to performances this week marking the 68th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, with shows by troupes including the China National Peking Opera Company and the National Ballet of China.

Product quality, safety to be monitored more vigorously, public to be alerted

China will redouble its efforts to ensure the safety and quality of exported and imported goods by creating an evaluation system and taking action on evaluation results, according to a guideline released by the State Council on Wednesday.

Customers rush to hairy crab vending machine

Hairy crabs, one of the most popular delicacies of the season in eastern China, are being sold in a vending machine at an office building in downtown Shanghai.

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Airlines, airports punished for delays

China's aviation regulator has barred six airlines and two airports from adding new regular flights, chartered flights or destinations after they failed to meet punctuality targets.