Shanghai school in hygiene scandal told to clean up its act

A private school in Shanghai has been told to stop using its food supplier after parents found expired goods and unhygienic conditions during a surprise inspection of its kitchen, police said on Saturday.

Rescue efforts continue after deadly rock burst

Two people have died and 18 remain trapped after a rock burst on Saturday night in a coal mine in Yuncheng county, Shandong province.

Wanda firm fined over ads on red scarves

A subsidiary of real estate giant Wanda Group has been fined 344,700 yuan ($49,700) for printing an advertisement on red scarves - a symbol of the Chinese Young Pioneers - and distributing them to students.

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A fishing village becomes an economic juggernaut

Four decades ago, Shenzhen was just a small fishing village adjacent to Hong Kong. Today, the city in southern Guangdong province is the country's high-tech and innovation hub.

In China's Silicon Valley, talent fosters growth

When the Shenzhen special economic zone was established, the city had about 300,000 residents. Those with educations above secondary school numbered only 4,000.

Alliance to promote sharing of big data on biodiversity, health

China has become a global center for biological and life sciences studies, and its research data can play a big role in promoting biodiversity and sustainability, as well as tackling global health issues, according to scientists.

Movies put in spotlight at forum

Cinema, which has a unique charm that carries it beyond borders, was one of the most highlighted themes during the annual conference of the Taihu World Cultural Forum, which held its first event on film on Friday.

'Transcend barriers' for understanding

More efforts are needed to strengthen the cooperation among countries and regions, step up global action to build mutual understanding and further boost economic globalization, according to scholars and cultural notables from home and abroad.

Rules sought for use of climate intervention

International rules are needed to govern intentional large-scale interventions in the Earth's natural systems to cool the planet, given unknown risks and consequences, experts said. They discussed the issue while participating in the fifth annual conference of the Taihu World Cultural Forum in Beijing, which concluded on Friday.

BRI revives value of ancient Silk Road connections

A train is running through the Silk Road and at the end of the route lies harmony and peace. A group of countries are like carriages following the locomotive formed by both culture and economy.

History provides guide for relations

Chinese, European and African history long ago traced the characteristics of a new type of international relations, experts said during the fifth annual conference of the Taihu World Cultural Forum in Beijing.