Guideline speeds access to drugs

Drugs developed in other countries are expected to be available for use on the Chinese mainland more quickly under a new guideline released by the central government.

7 fined for chasing protected antelope

Seven people were fined 105,000 yuan ($15,830) for chasing Tibetan antelope in a nature reserve in the Tibet autonomous region, the local forestry department said on Sunday.

China launches second remote-sensing satellite for Venezuela

China launched Venezuela's second remote-sensing satellite, VRSS-2, into space on Monday.

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North chills; south awaits floods

For Li Qi, the first day of work after the eight-day National Day holiday seems rough both mentally and physically, due to the sharp drop in temperatures and a rain-triggered flight delay.

Sea turtles find human friends at Hainan center

Pang Pang, a green sea turtle 71 centimeters long that was washed ashore more than a year ago and sent by fishermen to Haikou, Hainan province, for rehabilitation, will soon leave its human friends behind and return to the sea in sound condition.

Hungry livestock gobble panda food

Livestock grazing poses one of the greatest dangers to giant pandas, having damaged more than one-third of the rare animals' habitat in a model nature reserve, a study by Chinese and US scientists has found.

Ex-Chongqing official expelled from Party

He Ting, a former official in Chongqing, has been demoted and expelled from the Communist Party of China for serious disciplinary violations, the country's top anti-corruption watchdog said on Monday.

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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