Official: 'Hitch' services stray from mission

So-called "hitch" ride services that come with too much social interaction are straying from their original goal of providing transportation, and even pose a major safety hazard for the public, a Ministry of Transport official said.

Fans hail Marvel's Chinese superhero comics

Marvel's first two Chinese superhero comic series, launched in cooperation with leading internet company NetEase last week on its official comics site, are getting positive feedback from Chinese netizens.

Study: Elderly prefer to receive care at home

As demand for eldercare services rises, the vast majority of elderly Chinese people prefer in-home services over nursing homes, research shows.

Retired sniffer finds new life with family

A sniffer dog that has worked at ports across the country has started a well-earned retirement in the home of an adoptive family in Shanghai.

Beijing releases list of top air polluting sources

Experts warn that air pollution is rising from vehicles and kicked-up dust in Beijing, as the city published its list of major air polluting sources on Monday.

2 suspects held in major ivory smuggling case in Guangzhou

Two suspects have been caught in South China trying to smuggle 740 ivory products weighing nearly 29 kilograms, according to customs officials.

WeChat account for females shut down over murder comments

A popular WeChat account aimed at female users has been shut down after it was accused of posting vulgar content related to the apparent sexual assault and killing of a flight attendant by a Didi Chuxing driver.

Bridge's heavy center section lifted in engineering milestone

The center section of the Guantang Bridge in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, was installed on Monday morning, the bridge's builder said, calling it the most difficult part of the project.

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At quake site, respectful silence honors the dead

Wang Huarong, a tour guide in Beichuan, Sichuan province, hopes people take away two things from her walking tours through the old town's solemn streets: How to survive an earthquake, and how to appreciate the things we have while we still have them.

Persistent pig still inspires years later

He Chunjin's mouth fell open and his eyes widened when he first caught sight of Strong Pig, the sow that survived for 36 days trapped under the rubble of the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake.

Scientists make quantum leap with simple water molecule

Chinese scientists have become the first to directly observe the atomic structure of a hydrated sodium ion - the basic chemical makeup of seawater.