Joint action targets human smuggling

More than 67,600 illegal immigrants from Southeast Asia and South Asia were caught between February 2016 and November 2017 in a joint crackdown on human smuggling by mainland and Hong Kong police, public security authorities said in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Thursday.

Court to identify child sex offenders

A court in Jiangsu province has become only the second in China to name sex offenders to ensure they are prevented from working with minors.

Eye drop company ordered to prove claims

A company accused of misleading consumers over claims its eye drops can cure cataracts has been ordered to complete a clinical trial to prove the product's effectiveness.

Largest amphibious aircraft set for maiden flight

The world's largest amphibious aircraft, the AG-600, will carry out its maiden flight "very soon", according to Aviation Industry Corp of China, the plane's developer.

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China, Japan bolster marine ties

China and Japan agreed to enhance cooperation in various maritime affairs, including joint rescues, environmental protection and fighting transnational crime, according to a statement published on Wednesday.

Innovative ideas boost high-speed travel experience

Innovative designs have enabled the introduction of high-speed railways into mountainous regions and enhanced passengers' travel experiences.

Rail design keeps wildlife safe

A new railway design is allowing the latest high-speed rail line to pass through national natural reserves while causing only minor disturbance to local wildlife.

Ministry demands action over delayed school heating

The Ministry of Education demanded "immediate" action on Wednesday to ensure school classrooms are warm enough after media reports said a delayed heating supply in Hebei province resulted in students showing symptoms of frostbite.

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Scientists close in on origin of SARS

Chinese scientists believe they may have found the origin of the deadly SARS virus in a remote cave in Yunnan province, where they identified a single population of horseshoe bats that harbor virus strains with all the genetic building blocks.

Private firms to get more military contracts

The government will spare no effort to boost private companies' participation in the research, development and production of weapons and other military equipment, according to a senior official.