This Day, That Year

Editor's Note: This year marks the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up policy.

E-sales boost vitality of SCO, Alibaba says

Cross-border e-commerce has added fresh momentum to trade between individuals and small business owners in China and other member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, according to Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba.

Qingdao plays pivotal role as trade hub connecting world

The city of Qingdao, Shandong province, which hosted the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit over the weekend, has become an essential hub linking China with other SCO member states.

New round of pollution inspections begins

The country's top environmental watchdog will dispatch about 18,000 law enforcement officers to conduct air pollution control inspections in three key areas starting on Monday.

Artifact hospital treats ailing relics

The Hospital for Cultural Relics, a state-of-the-art preservation center designed to protect and treat national treasures at Beijing's Palace Museum, opened to the public on a trial basis on Saturday, coinciding with China's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day.

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Stronger punishments, better awareness urged to combat sexual assault of minors

A number of high-profile cases have prompted a review of school safety measures and parental oversight, as Zhang Yan reports.

Procuratorate pledges greater anti-abuse efforts

National prosecuting departments will redouble efforts to combat crimes against minors in schools or kindergartens, according to a statement issued by the Supreme People's Procuratorate and related bodies.

More 'special offices' to be opened

The Supreme People's Procuratorate has announced that the number of special offices that investigate the sexual abuse of minors will be increased nationwide.

Violin maker strings success over many years

Wang Zhenghua, 69, describes himself as a "sound sculptor" who carves melodies out of pieces of wood in Tianjin.

Straw now profitable as farmers turn former trash into treasure

Burning straw used to be a tedious burden for Liu Weiquan as he had to torch tons of it after annual harvests in Anhui province, with nothing to show for it financially.

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