Free diagnosis for eye disease patients during conference

The Shenzhen-based BGI, formerly known as Beijing Genomics Institute, and the Shenzhen Ophthalmology Hospital held a free diagnosis for patients with genetic eye diseases in Shenzhen on Aug 18.

Blood shortage prompts drive for donations

It never occurred to Huang Haili that she would need to give blood before her aunt, who needs a blood transfusion during surgery, can be operated on.

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Australian recall for top two exporters

Chery Automobile and Great Wall Motor, China's two largest vehicle exporters, recently began recalling the majority of their cars sold in Australia after authorities found potential cancer-causing asbestos in several models.

Dongfeng begins export of self-developed Fengshen

Domestic automaker Dongfeng began to export its independently developed Fengshen S30 on Aug16, marking a milestone in its overseas expansion strategy.

New arrival

Hyundai Veloster

Short torque

Jiangling-Isuzu joint venture

Looming restrictions, high inventories

Although a slower month than June, light vehicle sales remained stable in July with total volume reaching 1.38 million units, a 9 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

Auto Special: China hosts the first ever smart times with Kobe

Towering NBA star Kobe Bryant has returned to China to once again lend his larger-than-life image to the diminutive smart car brand.

BlueStar's summer camp goes global

What kind of summer camp would make a British man come all along from his native country to China on his 20th wedding anniversary?

Citizens join hands to help flood victims, at least 60m yuan donated

When the heaviest rainstorm in 61 years hit Beijing on July 21, the hope of humanitarian help was not dampened. Relief efforts came from all circles of the society in varied forms.

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