Improved air quality makes for easier breathing in Beijing

The average concentration of PM 2.5 last month in Beijing decreased by more than 70 percent year-on-year and reached a low of 34 micrograms per cubic meter, said Beijing's environmental authority.

Govt reps required to attend court cases

Government departments should send representatives to attend case hearings when the authorities are taken to court, according to a judicial interpretation released on Wednesday by China's top court.

Robocops help patrol Shenzhen station

Local police on Wednesday activated 20 automated police robots, or "robocops" of different shapes and functions, at Shenzhen North Railway Station in Guangdong province to help safeguard passengers during the Spring Festival travel rush.

Autonomous vehicles due for policy boost

China is formulating technology standards for self-driving vehicles to promote technology research into autonomous vehicles, the minister of transport said.

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Preschool oversight to be strengthened

China will extend its supervisory system for primary and secondary schools to also cover preschools and kindergartens, a move designed to further monitor and ensure young students' safety, security and educational quality, the Ministry of Education said on Tuesday.

Tycoon's Pearl River Delta bridge dream to come true

The principal section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is officially ready for operation as the project's management authority finished a preliminary check of the project on Tuesday.

Talent needed for rural revitalization

Talent is key to revitalizing China's rural areas, officials said at a news conference organized by the State Council Information Office on Tuesday.

Woman enjoying virtual fruits of her labor

Road construction in the countryside and improved internet access helped Niu Qinghua, a woman in a rural region of Shandong province, transform from being a housewife to an "e-commerce queen" in two years, with online sales hitting 6 million yuan ($956,300) last year.

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Radio telescope prototype unveiled

Progress on the largest-ever radio telescope meant to keep an eye on the cosmos took an important step forward on Tuesday, with the first major prototype unveiled in China.

Tourism numbers see steady rise

The number of times Chinese and foreigners with local residency permits visited tourist spots within China reached more than five billion in 2017, up 12.8 percent year-on-year. Meanwhile, the number of inbound and outbound visits reached 270 million, 3.7 percent higher, according to a report by the National Tourism Administration on Tuesday.