Chinese writers take work to world

Rosalia Da Garcia, managing director of the Asia Pacific Region of SAGE Publishing, said the number of works published by Chinese authors has increased sharply in recent years from "a small part" to major contributor.

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Typhoon Rumbia is still potent as it churns north

Weather authorities issued fresh warnings on Monday, advising residents to brace for heavy rain and strong winds as a weakened Typhoon Rumbia heads toward northeastern China.

Wine industry expands in Gobi, nudging French competitors

YINCHUAN - In the past few years, a large expanse of the Gobi Desert in northwest China has gained an international reputation for its vineyards.

In Ningxia, a chateau blends fruit of vine with rocks of desert

YINCHUAN - With its old stone buildings, tile roofs, ancient sculptures, ceilings of cork and a table made of a century-old cart wheel, the Yuanshi chateau at the eastern foot of the Helan Mountains in northwest China offers unique surroundings to wine lovers.

Officials lose jobs for failure of oversight

Three officials responsible for a county in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region have been removed from their posts after a company that violated environmental protection rules resumed production without authorization.

As other ports rise, HK still has much value for shippers

Logistics industry insiders called on Hong Kong to enhance its high-end shipping services, rather than focusing so much on container throughput. Doing so, they said, would burnish its reputation as an international shipping center.

Typhoon Rumbia leaves heavy damage; 2 killed

Typhoon Rumbia, the 18th this year, has been moving northwest since making landfall in Shanghai's Pudong New Area on Friday, bringing heavy downpours and causing floods along the way.

Ele.me offers apology for doctor's death caused by its courier

Major online food delivery service Ele.me has issued a public apology to the family of a revered doctor who died after a scooter crash several months ago that was caused by one of its couriers in downtown Shanghai.

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Guideline backs rights of doctors

China is working to secure sufficient rest and higher salaries for its medical workers, according to a new guideline issued by the country's top health regulator.

An all new Fengtai rail station underway in Beijing

Construction work began on Beijing's new Fengtai Railway Station - expected to be one of the largest stations in Asia - after the last scheduled train passed through the old station.