With mountain added, China leads natural heritage count

Mount Fanjingshan, a natural habitat for a number of rare plants and animal species in Guizhou province, has joined 12 other locations in China on UNESCO's World Heritage list.

Guidelines to help farmers use internet

China will roll out guidelines for the standardization of packaging, transport logistics and quality of farm produce as part of its Internet Plus Agriculture strategy aimed at boosting the rural economy, a senior official said on Monday.

Highway cargo volume to shrink

China will reduce its highway cargo volume as it adjusts its transportation structure to reduce pollution, an official with the Ministry of Transport said on Monday.

Teacher detained on sex assault charges

A schoolteacher in Weixin county, Yunnan province, has been detained on suspicion of sexually assaulting six children, according to the county government.

Academician outlines rocket developments

China aims to develop a new series of small, medium, large and heavy-lift Long March carrier rockets by 2030 to meet the demands of its space operations, an expert said.

Bailiffs blamed after suspect's window leap

A court in Nantong, Jiangsu province, has suspended bailiffs for failing to guard a handcuffed drug trafficking suspect who escaped during a hearing.

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How to find a rainbow? Ask Xinjiang

A meteorological bureau in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region plans to issue rainbow forecasts to the public starting in June next year after it has found a way to predict the beautiful meteorological phenomenon in the area. The "rainbow hunters" of the bureau hope the new element of weather forecasting will add more color to people's lives.

World Cup cat dies before event ends

A stray cat living at Beijing's Palace Museum died on Monday after becoming an online sensation for making six successful predictions for this year's World Cup.

Justice Ministry pledges lawyers' safety

The Ministry of Justice pledged to increase its efforts to safeguard the nation's lawyers after an attorney in Hunan province was killed, allegedly by one of his clients, last month.

VR injects new vitality into teaching

SHENYANG - Wang Lili felt she had entered a human body by wearing a pair of glasses.

AI education booms as China cultivates talent

China's booming artificial intelligence industry has generated demand for talent. To build a strong pool of skilled AI workers, China is now fostering specialized education at universities by improving the curriculum and promoting interdisciplinary research.