Official micro blogs allow for faster responses

Chinese authorities have given quicker responses and solved emergencies in more transparent ways over the past year, thanks to stronger microblogging services.

China develops communications satellite tech edge

China has become a leader in the cutting-edge technology of space-based, high-speed information transmission thanks to an advanced satellite, according to the National Space Administration.

Doctor wins appeal after smoking argument led to death

A court in Zhengzhou, Henan province, has overturned a decision ordering a doctor to compensate the family of an elderly man who died after a quarrel over smoking in an elevator.

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New wave of bird flu likely to hit soon: expert warns

A new wave of bird flu is likely to hit China over the next few months, which could have serious consequences this year due to the high number of cases of human flu in many parts of the country, a prominent scientist warned.

Frozen water offers evidence of deception

An attempt to use a spray of mist to trick an air pollution monitoring station failed when the water froze in the winter air - providing proof that someone was trying to tamper with the results.

Sichuan panda has eye disease

A giant panda living in captivity in southwestern China is suspected to have contracted an eye disease transmitted by follicle mites, according to reports.

Hubei doctor praised online after Bolivia mercy dash

WUHAN - Neurosurgeon Lu Junti was relieved when his emergency helicopter landed in Shiyan city, Hubei province, on Monday afternoon, marking the end of a 50,000-kilometer journey.

Deputy head of energy agency probed for graft

Wang Xiaolin, deputy head of the National Energy Administration, is being investigated for serious discipline violations, the Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the top anti-graft watchdog, said on Tuesday.

Complaints about pollution increase

Environmental protection departments nationwide received more than 618,000 tips related to pollution from the public last year, an increase of 135 percent over 2016, with air pollution still topping the complaints.

Beijing may give OK to expats' maids

Authorities in Beijing are considering changes to the rules on foreign domestic workers, which would make it easier for high-end overseas talent to settle in the Chinese capital.

Video sites told to clean up cartoons

China on Monday ordered video sites to clean up cartoons recently uploaded online that use iconic cartoon characters in sexual and violent situations.