Rules proposed for hutong tourism

Companies that conduct tours of Beijing's classic alleys, or hutong, should only be allowed to take groups to lanes that display traditional culture or contain historical sites, according to a draft guideline from the city government.

Beijing Zoo: Don't feed the animals! Please.

Beijing Zoo added new emphasis to its efforts to prevent people from feeding or otherwise harming captive animals: Through the month of August, it will conduct joint patrols with urban management officers to dissuade the rule-breakers.

Livestream hosts to get patriotic education

Livestreaming website Douyu has said it will provide patriotic education to its hosts after closing an account on Thursday because of a video that joked about the Nanjing Massacre and the occupation of Northeast China by the Japanese army.

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All aboard: A look at China's high-speed rail, 10 years on

Aboard the train designated C2022, attendant supervisor Xu Ying walks down the aisles checking luggage safety and sanitary conditions.

Pesticide, sewage remain problems in rural areas

Environmental challenges caused by pesticide overuse and untreated sewage remain a major obstacle for China in its modernization of agriculture and rural areas by 2050, according to a report released on July 25.

Remember sacrifices made for development

With all the talk of China's rapid development, focus inevitably turns to high-profile projects that stand as symbols of the country's growth over the last few decades. Undoubtedly, the project that looms largest is the Three Gorges Dam, a gargantuan structure straddling the Yangtze River in Hubei province. It is the world's biggest power station.

Breast milk still low as exclusive baby food

More than 61 percent of children 6 months or younger in China are now predominantly fed breast milk, but the rate of exclusive breast-feeding - which is highly recommended - remains low, according to new research.

Former adviser in Hebei surrenders

Ai Wenli, a former senior political adviser in Hebei province, surrendered himself to anti-graft officials, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said on Tuesday.

Officials punished for providing criminals 'protective umbrella'

Thirty-one officials in Central China have been punished for shielding a criminal organization allegedly led by a local businessman who was linked to the suicide of a hospital president in January.

Heat wave continues; break is coming

Meteorologists have renewed a yellow alert for high temperatures, the second lowest of a four-tier warning system, for the 18th consecutive day on Tuesday as a lingering heat wave continued to scorch many parts of the country.

Research ship leaves on scientific mission

Research vessel Dayang Yihao, or Ocean No 1, departed its home port in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Tuesday and embarked on a 100-day scientific ocean expedition.