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Health tourism from mainland on rise

Tour packages and destinations highlighting health enhancement have emerged as popular choices for Chinese travelers, according to a report by the China Tourism Academy released on Friday.

Rental app firm vows to monitor air in apartments

Ziroom, the apartment rental app for smartphones that has been caught up in a formaldehyde poisoning scandal, said on Tuesday that newly refurbished apartments will be left vacant for at least 30 days and pass indoor air testing before being listed on the market beginning on Sept 24.

Guangdong, Hainan brace for typhoons

Guangdong and Hainan provinces could be hit by two typhoons in the next five days, with one expected to be the strongest of the year so far, authorities said.

Chinese storytelling master Shan Tianfang dies at 84

One of China's top pingshu masters, Shan Tianfang, died at the age of 84 in Beijing on Tuesday.

Satellite network pinpoints sources of pollution

China will use a grid network and remote satellite sensing to better monitor and control air pollution, according to the country's top environmental authority.

Submersible sets ocean depth record

China's unmanned submersible Hailong 11000 - also known as Sea Dragon 11000 - recently set a national depth record for a Chinese robotic submersible, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Chinese, African media to cooperate

Media have the responsibility to tell authentic China-Africa stories, promote cooperation and strengthen ties, journalists agreed on Monday during a discussion about the role of the media.

New rules laid down for kindergartens

Kindergartens in Beijing are now required to have a minimum of two people at all times looking after the children, local authorities said on Friday.

Rail passenger sickened, food supplier probed

China Railway Guangzhou Group has suspended cooperation with a catering company after a passenger became sick from eating moldy food.

Sailboats boosting China, Russia exchanges

The Fareast Cup International Regatta, which sails between China and Russia, highlights growing sports exchanges between the countries.

Tibet seeks to balance nature, tourism

The Tibet autonomous region will put environmental conservation ahead of tourism development, officials said at the Fourth China Tibet Tourism and Cultural Expo, which is scheduled to close on Tuesday.