China to take lead position in research

China plans to lead major international science projects in climate change, space exploration and neuroscience technologies in the near future, officials said on Wednesday.

Greater use of tech urged in healthcare industry

A senior medical scientist called on Wednesday for improved integration of big data technology with the medical care sector in China to improve healthcare services at the grassroots level.

Cleanup rids sea of oil slick

Satellite images showed on Tuesday there was no visible oil slick on the surface of the East China Sea near a sunken Iranian oil tanker thanks to clean up efforts, according to government reports.

'Buddha-like' frog game leaps into hearts of young Chinese

A hit Japanese game about a frog who regularly disappears on vacation has struck a note with young Chinese for its "Buddha-style" gameplay.Travel Frog was the most downloaded free app on the Apple Store on Sunday, while the mobile game has been among the most searched topics on Sina Weibo this week.

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Joint office to help guide Yangtze River Delta area

A joint administrative office for the Yangtze River Delta region will be established and a three-year plan regarding the integrated development of the region involving 26 cities will be formulated, a top Shanghai official said on Wednesday.

Temples give out free laba porridge

Buddhist temples across China gave out free porridge on Wednesday to celebrate the Laba Festival. "Laba" literally means the eighth day of the 12th lunar month. The Laba Festival is considered a prelude to the Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb 16 this year.

HK role vital in B&R arbitration solution: experts

Hong Kong's status as a regional legal service hub and its international image make the city's role essential in the nation's ambition to establish a Belt and Road-themed arbitration mechanism, legal experts said on Wednesday.

Crackdown launched against inappropriate animation

Authorities in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, have launched a crackdown against online animated videos targeting children that contain pornographic and violent content.

Cold front brings snow to east coast

Cities in the Yangtze River Delta including Shanghai and Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, experienced their first snow on Wednesday, brought by a strong cold front from the north.

China to improve training of GPs

China will improve training of general practitioners to support family doctors in their role as the gatekeepers of health, according to a guideline released by the State Council, China's Cabinet, on Wednesday.

Shanghai lowers GDP growth goal

Shanghai has lowered its gross domestic product growth target for the next five years while increasing investment in research and key new industries to achieve stable, healthy and sustainable development.