'Toilet revolution' right on track

GUANGZHOU - Janitor Huang Xueying has nine cleaning rags, two different colored mops, and several bottles of detergent, among other custodial supplies. "Colors are used to distinguish tools used for different purposes," he said. "The blue rag is for toilet seats, and the white for mirrors."

Regulation to protect Antarctic

China officially released a regulation on activities in the Antarctic to protect the continent's fragile environment.

Travelers warned to take flu precautions

Port inspection and quarantine authorities across China found 6,941 confirmed flu cases among inbound passengers in December and January, an increase of 81.9 percent over December 2016 and January 2017, China's top authority for entry-exit inspection and quarantine said on Friday.

Quake aid violates one-China principle

China on Friday accused Japan of violating the one-China principle under the pretext of disaster relief efforts after a powerful earthquake struck Taiwan's Hualien county.

4 fake, illegal NGOs banned

Beijing has banned four illegal associations that were operating under the guise of nongovernment organizations, according to the Beijing Civil Affairs Bureau.

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Legal services on tap for major improvement

Chinese will enjoy improved legal services in 2020 following the setting up of a new public judicial system, the nation's top justice authority said on Thursday.

Country to build epidemic watchdog facility in Zambia

China will build its second Africa-based overseas surveillance center for epidemic diseases in Zambia as part of efforts to prevent infectious disease entering China, the top quality watchdog said on Wednesday.

Why there is no snow in Beijing this winter

It seems the snow that has swept through China this winter has forgotten to call at Beijing.

Teaching love to students stirring passion in Jiangsu

A political adviser in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, has suggested high schools add courses on love to their curricula, to help nurture healthier romantic relationships among young people.

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Pediatric care gets sorely-needed heed

Nearly 35,000 pediatricians have been added to hospitals and clinics across China in the past three years to better meet demand for healthcare services for children, a leading health authority said on Wednesday.