Young girls get their own textbook

Following the publication of a gender-based textbook for primary school boys last year, Shanghai has introduced an version for girls.

Official: Concert chaos won't disrupt ties

The Chinese mainland will continue to promote cultural exchanges with Taiwan despite a disruption by political activists at a music concert on Sunday, an official said on Wednesday.

Beijing braces for traffic congestion in holiday rush

Beijing's traffic authorities are preparing for the heavy traffic congestion that's expected ahead of and during the National Day holiday, which begins on Sunday.

Police say hackers seem younger these days

Police in several regions of China have reported that computer hackers seem to be younger than in the past.

Chengdu offers big money to lure talent

Top-notch foreign teams and individuals, including Nobel Prize laureates, will each be eligible to receive 100 million yuan ($15 million) in government funding if they start an innovative or entrepreneurial project in Chengdu, Sichuan province.

Nation focuses on 'innovation ecosystem'

China will finish building the foundation of its national technology transfer system by 2020 and release a complete version by 2025, according to a recently released government paper.

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Ministry: Pollution fight is not pushing prices up

The Ministry of Environmental Protection has dismissed claims that China's tough measures to rein in pollution, including environmental inspections and factory closures, have dampened industrial production and pushed up prices of industrial products.

Delivery platforms urged to reduce plastic pollution

On workdays, Ma Rong, a 25-year-old white-collar worker in Beijing, usually orders takeout at lunchtime, especially on hot summer days, to avoid crowded restaurants and save time.

UN looks to conserve life on the ocean waves

Plastic in the marine environment is becoming an increasing cause of concern because of its persistence and effect on oceans, wildlife and human beings.

Swap shop gives secondhand goods a new lease of life

While the internet has reduced buying and selling to just a few clicks, Zhang Neng prefers to do things the old-fashioned way. His store, called Happiness, allows people to exchange goods.

Grandmother sees giant tortoise as the perfect pet

The name Hao Yulan may not ring a bell even with her neighbors, but she is known online nationwide as "Grandma Tortoise".