Others find value in nation's example

China's new development strategies outlined by General Secretary Xi Jinping at the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China can offer lessons for governments of other countries, according to foreign civil servants studying in China.

Police in China, US team up to stop fakes

Chinese and US police have jointly smashed an international criminal network that made and sold fake luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Rolex and Cartier, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Wednesday.

Country's English language ranking improves

The English proficiency of people in China has reached its highest level since 2011, according to a report released on Wednesday in Shanghai.

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Expert: China, US now equals in pollution fight

The head of the China branch of an influential environmental advocacy group has hailed 37 years of cooperation between the United States and China. From the early days in which it followed the US' example, China has grown into an equal partner, according to Zhang Jianyu, chief representative of the China office of the Environmental Defense Fund.

Flexible working hours on trial in Guizhou

Based on the outcome of a trial in one of its cities, Guizhou province may ask its employees to work on a more flexible timetable, according to a notice released on its website.

US leads pack for Chinese students

As the number of Chinese students heading overseas for education continues to grow, and as the choice of destinations becomes more diverse, the United States continues to be preferred, according to a report by an educational institute.

Say goodbye to smoking emoji on QQ app

QQ, a popular social networking app heavily used by younger people, has removed a smoker emoji from its mobile version to help curtail the smoking habit in China, the world's largest tobacco consumer.

New species of orchid found on Beijing mountain

An unusual flower found on Yudu Mountain in northwestern Beijing's Yanqing district was identified as a new species of orchid in October.

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The good and bad sides of humanity

Two articles in the Oct 9 issue of China Daily showed the good and bad sides of human behavior.