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Lunar probe unveiled as it readies for expedition

Chinese scientists unveiled their latest lunar probe, the Chang'e 4, on Wednesday, saying it will be launched in December on a mission to land on the far side of the moon.

Bay Area development proceeds apace

GUANGZHOU - For Li Zhiping, a bus driver commuting between Guangdong province and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Humen Bridge is his most frequent route.

Despite policies, fewer people choosing marriage, children

Despite policies to encourage marriage and childbearing, fewer Chinese are tying the knot, and those who do are doing so at a later age, government data show.

Counselors on the rise as couples decide whether to stay or part

As more couples and individuals seek professional help with marriage problems - and with counseling even required in some regions before a couple can divorce - marriage counselors have gained stature in China.

New jetliner operating from Beijing, Shanghai

Air China, the national flag carrier, has begun to operate one of the world's latest long-range, wide-body jetliners, the Airbus A350-900, and plans to use it soon for intercontinental flights.

Pregnant women get special help in Tianjin

Starting Sunday, women early in their pregnancy who are not yet showing will get special treatment on Tianjin's subways by wearing "pregnancy badges" given by the city's transportation unit.

Dual earthquakes take toll on Yunnan

Eighteen people were injured and more than 33,000 evacuated after two separate magnitude-5 earthquakes jolted the same area in Yunnan province on Monday and Tuesday, local authorities said.

Scientists intend to chase solar eclipses in space

Total solar eclipses - when the moon comes between the viewer and the sun - are spectacular opportunities for scientists to observe the sun's corona. But from Earth, they are brief and rare.

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Judges seek clarity on illegal lending

Judges have called on lawmakers to clearly define illegal private lending and provide guidelines for the police, prosecutors and courts as soon as possible to prevent financial risks.

Scottish school opens branch in Shenzhen

British boarding schools setting up operations in China are on the rise as more expatriate families and wealthy Chinese parents choose to send their children to international institutions. For some Chinese, it's a symbol of prestige.