Saudi student takes Ofo, Baidu to court for using his portrait

A student from Saudi Arabia has filed a lawsuit against Chinese bike-sharing operator Ofo and internet company Baidu saying they used his image without permission, Beijing's Haidian District People's Court said on Monday.

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Unmanned vessels alter sea battles

China has earned a reputation in the research and development of unmanned vehicles, ranging from aerial combat drones to robotic pack mules capable of combat as well as carrying cargo.

HPV vaccine supplies 'secure'

Health service centers have reassured women who have had the first one or two doses of a four-way HPV vaccine - which requires three doses within six months - that they have full supplies.

First freight train leaves for Belarus

China Railway's first express freight service linking Shijiazhuang, capital of northern China's Hebei province, with Europe began on Saturday with the departure of a train bound for the Belarusian capital Minsk.

Air China adds more Belt and Road routes

Air China has launched direct flights between Beijing and Hanoi, the Vietnamese capital, with two new services to follow, as the nation's flag carrier looks to boost air links between China and countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.

Robot serves at self-help precinct

When you walk into a small police station in Jinan, Shandong province, you will not be served by a real person but by a robot that can answer your questions and tell you which machine can provide the service you need.

New FTZ area set up for Hainan

Hainan, China's southernmost province, has established a new benchmark area to promote development of the China (Hainan) Pilot Free Trade Zone, it was announced on Sunday.

Parties say they can learn from China

Leaders of political parties from around the world have praised China's development through reform and opening-up, saying they could learn from the country's experience.

Rocket launches observation satellite

China launched a new Earth observation satellite, Gaofen-6, on Saturday, mainly for use in agricultural research and disaster monitoring.

Police investigating seven people accused of rigging Xi'an apartment lottery

Seven people accused of rigging a lottery to help buyers with government connections land apartments in a new residential complex in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, have been placed under criminal investigation.

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