Bikes, bullet trains show speedy track

The upcoming 19th CPC National Congress will set the direction for further facilitating China's economic reforms for sustained growth, a renowned expert from the United States has said.

Future shines as coal fades

In the southern suburbs of Huaibei, a city in the eastern province of Anhui, there are large areas of water, which resemble natural lakes and serve as wetland parks.

The best is yet to come

First Person | Huang Xiaowu

Pomegranates promote prosperity

More than half of the 800 households in Liuyuan, in Huaibei, Anhui province, have annual incomes of more than 100,000 yuan ($15,000), making it the richest village in the city.

Once bankrupt dairy farm churns out profits

Before she assumed control of a bankrupt State-owned dairy farm, Wang Jin worked as an accountant at a glass manufacturer in Huaibei city in the eastern province of Anhui.

The 'road in the sky' that's paved with gold

Although his love of aircraft made Men Zhenyu's first years in business painful, recently the entrepreneur has seen his company take flight

Hybrid rice delivers a record yield

A new world record for a single crop of rice was set in North China's Hebei province this year by a hybrid strain that delivered an annual yield of 17.2 metric tons of rice per hectare of farmland.

Sex abuse suspect sent back to US

A suspected child sexual abuser from the United States who fled to China was sent back by Chinese police on Monday, the Ministry of Public Security said.

Chinese submersible sets records

An underwater glider developed by Chinese scientists has set records for the country, working continuously for the longest time and completing the longest journey in a single mission.

Beijing's new airport getting its roof

The roof and glass at the main terminal building of Beijing's new airport are being installed, with crews attempting to seal off the building from weather by the end of this year or soon thereafter, the airport's spokesman said on Monday.

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100 million migrant workers to get new healthcare benefits

Overwork can lead to ill health, injuries and loss of income. The financial burden is uppermost in the minds of migrant workers regarding illness and injuries that could result in wages being cut.