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This year's 40 space launches will set record

[2018-01-05 07:40]

China will carry out at least 40 space missions this year, doubling the number in 2017 and setting a record for the nation, China Daily has learned.

Officials told take Thought as guide

[2018-01-05 07:40]

A senior official of the Communist Party of China called on Wednesday for better dissemination of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.

Xi kicks off annual military training

[2018-01-04 07:33]

President Xi Jinping, also chairman of the Central Military Commission, urged the military to continue to improve its combat-ready training so it will be able to win modern wars.

Great Wall, Hadrian's Wall sign heritage pact

[2018-01-04 07:33]

A new partnership of organizations that look after the Great Wall of China and Britain's Hadrian's Wall aims to boost tourism and the historical and cultural understanding of the monuments.

Revived DPRK-ROK link 'positive'

[2018-01-04 07:33]

Beijing on Wednesday encouraged all parties to take advantage of the situation in the Korean Peninsula showing signs of easing after Pyongyang reopened a line of communication with Seoul.

Steady progress seen on housing solution

[2018-01-04 07:33]

Development of a long-term solution to the country's housing difficulties is expected to advance substantially in 2018, with long-term leasing one of its highlights, industry experts said.

Beijing makes big gains in air quality

[2018-01-04 07:33]

Beijing slashed levels of a major airborne pollutant by over a third in five years, reaching a target set in 2013, and also recorded 226 "blue sky" days in 2017, the city's environmental authority said on Wednesday.

Looking ahead

[2018-01-04 07:33]

Events and stories coming up in the next few days

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[2018-01-04 07:33]

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National pastime is shopping: survey

[2018-01-04 07:33]

In the United States, baseball has long been considered the national pastime. In fact, baseball's popularity surged last year with a thrilling postseason after the sport had lost ground to pro football in the last two decades.

This Day, That Year

[2018-01-04 07:33]

Editor's Note: This year marks the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up policy.

Council cuts red tape for businesses

[2018-01-04 07:33]

China will work to better the business environment with measures that further streamline administration and reduce corporate burdens, under a decision made at a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday.

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