Former lottery head probed for violations; ex-inspector guilty in another case

Wang Suying, former head of the China Welfare Lottery Distribution and Management Center of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, was placed under investigation for severe disciplinary violations, according to an announcement on Wednesday.

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Draft would tighten rules for religion

Licensing contemplated for providers of faith-related information online

Scientist objects to 'targeting' by agencies using FBI

A prominent Chinese neuroscientist has written a letter to the US National Institutes of Health to express indignation over the institute's public warnings about foreign influence over NIH-funded biomedical research.

Cambodian PM seeks more China ties

Trade volume between China and Cambodia exceeded $5 billion last year, but the potential for cooperation still needs to be further tapped, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said through an interpreter on the sidelines of the 15th China-ASEAN Expo on Tuesday.

Once disfigured man starts a new life

A man in Wuhan, Hubei province, who has lived for 23 years with a face disfigured by burns as an infant, finished his eighth and final surgical procedure on Tuesday and is ready to start a new life.

Rangers devote their lives to guarding panda homeland

LANZHOU - He Min has patrolled the giant panda habitat of Baishuijiang National Reserve in Gansu province for 16 years, but he has only had one encounter with a wild animal.

Captain plays role in Silk Road success story

Container ship captain Gu Longhua, 58, has been helming ever bigger ships along the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road in recent years as cargo shipments boom on the route, part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Tujia art troupe brings village light relief

As her colorfully clad students sing folk songs and offer tourists homemade rice wine, 83-year-old Gong Guimei enjoys watching and humming along.

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Xi's Teachers' Day speech draws wide global praise

The latest remarks by President Xi Jinping on the important role of education and teachers in shaping China's future have impressed and inspired overseas teachers.

Strict rules issued for car-hailing companies

Multiple inspection groups from government authorities have kicked off a safety check into seven companies in the car-hailing and ride-sharing industry, including Didi Chuxing.