Party system led by CPC celebrated

Chinese political leaders have been commemorating a landmark event that preceded China's party system 70 years ago.

In Shanghai, generous benefits lure foreign scientists

After several job interviews, including one at Pennsylvania State University in the United States, Canadian researcher Jeremy Murray chose to join a center at the Shanghai Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology early last year.

Cancer drug imports now tariff-free

Supportive policies have been released by the central government to reduce the prices of cancer drugs and further relieve financial stress for patients, health officials said on Saturday.

Tencent again denies WeChat snooping

Tencent denied again on Sunday that it stores or analyzes chat histories of users of WeChat, China's most popular messaging platform.

Nine dead in Shanxi landslide

A landslide in North China's Shanxi province killed nine people on early Monday morning, local authorities said.

Precision aircraft parts fitter hopes to keep flying high

For Hu Shuangqian, a skilled senior aircraft parts fitter for nearly four decades, a minor oversight in his work can have drastic consequences.

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Xi, Modi set the tone to improve ties

President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to handle their two countries' disagreements during their just-concluded informal meeting in Wuhan, said a senior diplomat.

Global giants sign up for import expo

A new group of global heavyweights in high-end manufacturing, automobiles and consumer goods have signed up for the China International Import Expo, as they seize opportunities to thrive in a country that deepens its opening-up and prioritizes quality growth.

Drug rehab internees get holiday furlough

Twenty-three people being held in compulsory rehabilitation centers in Shanghai, to overcome drug habits, became the first group in the city to be released for family reunions during the holiday.

Laureate gives nod to opening-up

Writer Mo Yan said reform allowed artists access to world literature

Law to protect heroes' honor

China's top legislature on Friday unanimously passed a law to protect the reputation and honor of heroes and martyrs.