US doctor is a master of dragons

Doctor Robert McNamara is in charge of emergency medicine at the distinguished Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia.

This Day, That Year

Item from Oct 23, 1990, in China Daily: Beijing Jeep Corp's newly completed engine plant was officially launched yesterday - and the first locally made engine for the Cherokee Jeep rolled off the production line as soon as the ribbon was cut. Construction of the 135 million yuan engine plant started in 1988, and it can now produce 30,000 engines annually.

Global talent flocking to work in China

China is becoming attractive to global talent on an unprecedented level because of the nation's economic size and vibrancy, according to a report released on Saturday by US business magazine Forbes.

Foreign students in Guizhou cheer Xi's pledge for openness

Many foreign students in China were encouraged by the report General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered at the start of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

Researchers find fungus used in traditional medicine can fight cancer

Chinese scientists have found evidence that a fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine widely sought by the public for its healing powers, also carries anti-cancer benefits.

Chinese competitors win big at WorldSkills

The purpose of joining the WorldSkills Competition is not to win medals but to help build a team of skilled workers for the country's development, said a senior human resources official.

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New thought will impact the world

At the opening of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Wednesday, General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered a report about building a moderately prosperous society for a new era.

Life for people will indeed be beautiful

The phrase "a beautiful life" found several mentions in the report General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered to the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Wednesday, which reflects the people-oriented development approach of the Party leadership with Xi at the core.

Poverty alleviation foundation for development

Q&A | Nicholas Rosellini

Innovative leadership for new era in China

In his speech at the opening of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Wednesday, General Secretary Xi Jinping set a new course for socialism with Chinese characteristics in a new era.

Chinese-French satellite nearly ready

Chinese and French space scientists are working in Beijing on the final assembly of their first jointly developed satellite, which is scheduled to be launched in the second half of 2018 to assist in oceanographical research.