New court tribunals speed up processing of bankruptcies

China has made progress in fighting so-called zombie companies and in handling bankruptcy disputes over the past few years, especially since an online platform was launched and more specialized tribunals were added, according to the country's top court.

Floating courthouse, with justice in its wake, serves remote residents

A floating courthouse has been set up on a boat in Yiyang, Hunan province, to bring judicial services to isolated villagers.

High-speed rail trips get easier as network expands

Passengers can now reach most of China's major cities by bullet train, thanks to a network that includes linkages of a number of rail routes, as well as efficient major transfer hubs.

Diseased dead pigs from 2013 dug up

The city government of Huzhou, Zhejiang province, confirmed on Sunday that investigators have dug out the remains of hundreds, and possibly thousands, of rotting carcasses of diseased pigs from three burial sites.

Foreign TV hosts offer fresh views of Anhui

Anhui province launched a 15-minute weekly TV program on Friday in which two foreigners tour the region and tell viewers about what they see.

Israeli companies loom large at high-tech expo in Sichuan

More than 60 Israeli companies - including the self-driving car firm Mobileye purchased by Intel in a $15 billion deal earlier this year - gathered in Mianyang, Sichuan province, from Thursday to Saturday for a major high-tech expo.

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Beware of the temptation in cashless future

China invented paper money more than a millennium ago during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and Chinese innovators are now at the forefront of technological changes that could abolish cash for good. With banknotes rapidly going out of fashion in the electronic age, China's Alipay just made it even easier for consumers to spend their money by rolling out facial recognition payments.

Investment protectionism a new US weapon

The United States recently changed its trade policy toward China, straining bilateral ties, and intensified its protectionist measures against Chinese investments. And if the bill four US senators submitted a few days ago to Congress seeking a review of foreign investment is accepted, it will have a negative impact on global overseas direct investment.

War films feature some contrasting self-images

War films dominated the summer film releases, and you could not find two more contrasting examples of the genre than Wolf Warrior II and Dunkirk. In one sense, the only thing that links them is the loose heading of "war" and the theme of evacuation, but both have strong political messages.

THAAD detrimental to peace in region

The Republic of Korea announced on Thursday that it had completed the installation of the remaining four launchers of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-missile system, and the battery will be operational as soon as the United States finishes its internal procedures. A THAAD unit comprises six truck-mounted launchers, 48 interceptors (eight each launcher), and AN/TPY-2 radar and other ancillary equipment.

Paralympic participants to be equal

To ensure the equal success of the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Beijing has pledged to provide disabled athletes with the same support and access to winter sports that other athletes enjoy and to promote inclusiveness.