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Tree planting drive reshapes economy

Wang Degong, a 73-year-old resident of Youyu county, Shanxi province - on the edge of the vast Ordos Desert - has seen the area transformed from barren land to a tourist attraction over the past six decades.

Safety getting new emphasis at ski resorts as public zeal grows

With skiing emerging as a popular outdoor leisure activity in China, the country's winter sports governing body has called for tighter safety management at ski resorts.

China, US team up in drug fight

China and the United States will strengthen intelligence sharing and joint investigations to curb fentanyl-related drug crimes, a senior police official said on Friday.

Rocket science steps up for quake safety

Chinese rocket engine designers have used their expertise to create a new twist on an old idea to help buildings withstand earthquakes.

With electric plane's success, bigger model planned

Research and development of a four-seat electric airplane will begin soon, hot on the heels of the successful test flight of a two-seat version earlier this week, Zou Haining, deputy head of the Liaoning General Aviation Academy, said on Friday.

Clarity sought on women's right to contract land

In a move to ensure women's rights, Chinese lawmakers pushed for clarity on Friday regarding rural land contracts.

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New rules laid out for tour guides

A series of rules released by China's top tourism authority on Thursday clarified improper behavior and detailed punishments for tour guides who run amok, industry insiders said.

In Hong Kong, women must wait for vaccine against cancer-causing HPV

Women in Hong Kong are facing months of delay in getting vaccinated against human papilloma virus, or HPV, because of a drug shortage, and authorities are receiving a flood of complaints. The virus is a major cause of cervical cancer.

Once taboo, wills becoming acceptable to elderly

More elderly Chinese are coming around to the idea of writing a will, to avoid disputes among family members, especially over the division of property, after they've departed.

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