Jiuzhaigou Lantern Festival shines light on quake relief effort

Picturesque Jiuzhaigou county in Sichuan province held its 18th Lantern Festival Gala on March 2, in celebration of the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar.

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Better infrastructure bestows good life to the people of Aba

The Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture in Southwest China's Sichuan province has undergone fundamental changes in recent years, with the government investing heavily in infrastructure and housing in order to raise the living standards of its people.

Jiuzhaigou reopens following earthquake

Jiuzhaigou, a scenic valley on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage list in Sichuan province, which was rocked by a magnitude-7.0 earthquake in August, wowed groups of tourists who were among the first to visit after a partial reopening on Thursday.

Poll: Young women less focused on partners' pay

Changing attitudes mean young Chinese women no longer expect or even prefer their husbands' income to be higher than theirs, and instead are eager for career advancement and financial independence, a survey has found.

Efforts to preserve Tibetan culture lauded

GENEVA - A prominent Chinese scholar has hailed central authorities and those in the Tibet autonomous region for making great efforts in respecting, preserving, inheriting and promoting traditional Tibetan culture.

Injured snow leopard back on four legs

A seriously injured snow leopard from Qinghai province that suffered leg fractures is recovering well after undergoing a second operation in Beijing.

Classical Shanghai area fueling debate

Controversy in Shanghai surrounding the preservation of a typical shikumen neighborhood - a residence block with courtyards and gates featuring stone frames - has shed light on the city's resolve to protect its historic buildings.

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Women work toward change

Ahead of this year's International Women's Day, which falls on Thursday, China Daily reporters talked with six businesswomen who are also national legislators or political advisers, inviting them to share their stories and insight on the role of women in today's fast-changing society.

Party leads nation to development 'miracle'

The country's decades of development "miracles" have resulted from the decisive leadership of the Communist Party of China, a China observer from Belgium said.

Two sessions, three key topics: Poverty, pollution, security

As the two sessions - the annual gatherings of the country's top legislative and advisory bodies - proceed, it's good to see where the country has come from in the 40 years since opening-up became a national policy.