Capital adds police to community stations

Beijing police have put more than 10,000 personnel into community stations in the past year as part of municipal government reforms aimed at improving service and ensuring safety.

County watchdog fired after illegal discharges exposed

The head of a county environmental watchdog in Hunan province has been removed from office after a media report that a pharmaceutical company in the county had discharged untreated wastewater into a major branch of the Yangtze River.

Polluter fined in landmark lawsuit

A company providing painting and welding services in Beijing has been fined 890,000 yuan ($138,900) and ordered to publicly apologize for causing air pollution.

Nanny loses appeal in arson case

A nanny in Hangzhou who set a fire that killed a mother and three children has lost an appeal against her death sentence.

Fudan offers course on Xi Jinping Thought

Fudan University will open a new elective course on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era for undergraduates starting in September.

Inner Mongolia fire spreads to Heilongjiang

A fire that broke out in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region's Hanma National Nature Reserve on Friday has spread to neighboring Heilongjiang province, the region's fire authorities said on Monday.

Saudi student takes Ofo, Baidu to court for using his portrait

A student from Saudi Arabia has filed a lawsuit against Chinese bike-sharing operator Ofo and internet company Baidu saying they used his image without permission, Beijing's Haidian District People's Court said on Monday.

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Unmanned vessels alter sea battles

China has earned a reputation in the research and development of unmanned vehicles, ranging from aerial combat drones to robotic pack mules capable of combat as well as carrying cargo.

HPV vaccine supplies 'secure'

Health service centers have reassured women who have had the first one or two doses of a four-way HPV vaccine - which requires three doses within six months - that they have full supplies.

First freight train leaves for Belarus

China Railway's first express freight service linking Shijiazhuang, capital of northern China's Hebei province, with Europe began on Saturday with the departure of a train bound for the Belarusian capital Minsk.

Air China adds more Belt and Road routes

Air China has launched direct flights between Beijing and Hanoi, the Vietnamese capital, with two new services to follow, as the nation's flag carrier looks to boost air links between China and countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.