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.

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.