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Farmers train for 2022 Games

Winter Olympics to boost demand for pastry cooks, ski-related skills

Beijing primary schools to accept children of renters

Tenants in rented properties in Beijing can now send their children to schools in their own neighborhood as part of a recent effort by the authorities to improve education equality.

Air Force bombers land on island airport for first time

The People's Liberation Army Air Force landed its H-6K bomber aircraft on an airport in the South China Sea during a recent exercise, marking the first time Chinese bombers have used an airport in the region.

Official calls for upgrade on electric bike standards

A senior official has called to renew the national safety standard for electric bike manufacturing and set designated areas in communities to park the vehicles as the country has witnessed a rising number of fires caused by these bikes.

New US drugs improve health

New drugs developed by pharmaceutical companies from the United States have played an important role in improving healthcare for Chinese, according to China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment.

Mother's rage leads to discipline probe

A deputy Party chief in the city of Guang'an, Sichuan province, is being probed for allegedly serious violation of discipline and law, Sichuan Commission for Discipline Inspection and Sichuan Supervisory Commission said on Friday.

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Appeal of nanny's death penalty sentence wraps up

The nanny responsible for killing four members of a family in an arson appeared in court in eastern China on Thursday to appeal her death sentence.

Study: Young travelers friendly to animals

Consumers in China are becoming more aware of animal-friendly tourist activities, and tour companies are changing their offerings to meet their expectations, according to new research cited by World Animal Protection on Wednesday.

SCO highlights creative cooperation

The 15th Meeting of Cultural Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States was held in Sanya, Hainan province, on Wednesday and Thursday.

US still top choice for Chinese students

Guo Shuai, 26, became determined to study in the United States after watching the Disney movie High School Musical as a middle school student.