Farmer survives after strong wind catches air balloon

Yin Yanlei was literally blown away recently when a hydrogen balloon he bought and boarded to pick pine cones from the tops of trees was caught by a strong gust of wind.

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Agreement near on heavy-lift helicopter

China and Russia are close to inking a cooperation agreement on the joint development and production of a heavy-lift helicopter, according to a senior Chinese helicopter designer.

Spacecraft passes docking test

China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou 1 completed an automated fast-docking operation with the Tiangong II space laboratory late on Tuesday night, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

Job skills key to university rankings

Five universities on the Chinese mainland have been ranked among the world's top 50 universities for student employability.

More book exports sought, translators needed

China will export more publications to other countries, both in print and digital formats, to further expand its visibility, officials said on Wednesday.

New carp species to extend scale of GM produce

While giant genetically modified Chinese carp may leap onto the nation's dinner tables in about two years, scientists are urging that the promotion of GM fish should be conducted slowly and meticulously to avoid a public pushback.

Experts call for better education and awareness

Scientists need to make greater efforts to educate the public about genetically modified organisms and promote rational perception of the technology, experts said.

Sanctions needed but are not the key to peace on peninsula

The United Nations Security Council's unanimous decision on Monday to impose a new round of, and tougher, sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea reflects the international community's unswerving resolve to rein in Pyongyang's nuclear and missile program, and protect the nuclear non-proliferation regime.

Taiwan covert move fails

India should stay clear of US-Japan game

The militaries of India and the United States are scheduled to hold the "Yudh Abhyas" (War Training) joint exercise in the US from Sept 14 to 27. The joint drill, an annual feature since 2004 that focuses on anti-terrorism maneuvers, will be held just two months after the US, Japan and India held the Malabar Naval Exercise-2017 in the Bay of Bengal. Also, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit India from Sept 13 to 15.

Film may help intensify fight against graft

It was minutes before the central inspection team dispatched to Tianjin municipality held a working meeting. The team members were silently scanning the meeting room with a special device to check whether anyone in the room was carrying a detectaphone. And they succeeded in finding one on Wu Changshun, the then municipal police chief who could take official measures against the central inspection group.