Qingdao, Tianjin change hukou rules to give renters access to urban services

Two major cities are to begin allowing renters to acquire urban hukou - a registered resident's permit - in a move experts say will attract more skilled workers and boost rental markets.

Measures to ease capital congestion

Beijing will introduce more measures to deal with parking difficulties and traffic congestion this year, with the aim to improve satisfaction in the public transportation system.

Demolition killer loses death sentence appeal

A villager who killed two men in eastern China during an argument over the demolition of his house has lost an appeal against his suspended death sentence.

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J-20 fighter takes part in first combat exercises

The Chinese Air Force has deployed its best combat plane - the J-20 stealth fighter jet - to conduct exercises with other advanced jets.

Collision may have left small oil spill

A possible small oil spill has been discovered near where two ships collided in the East China Sea five days ago, as the blaze on an oil tanker continued to rage.

Regulator gives go-ahead to major Xinjiang telescope

Plans to build one of the world's largest moving single-dish radio telescopes in northwestern China have been given the green light, it was announced on Thursday.

Drones used to prospect for resources

Chinese drones are being used to carry out geophysical surveys in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, saving time and money compared with traditional methods, according to the manufacturer.

Marriott website shut for cleanup

Marriott International, the world's largest hotel company, has been told to shut down its Chinese website and mobile apps for one week while it removes any illegal content on its platforms.

Cities told to combat smog risk

Beijing and surrounding areas have been mostly blessed with blue skies this winter, after massive reductions in air pollutants. But that may change this month as the wind dies down, according to forecasts.

Shops begin selling 2022 memorabilia

Beijing opened the first seven stores selling licensed products for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games and Paralympic Games on Wednesday, to meet the demand from collectors and sport fans.

Science to spark economy, minister says

China will focus on using science and innovation to boost the national economy and improve people's livelihoods in 2018, a senior official said on Tuesday.