Program started my journey out of poverty

Wang Fei, 47, sheep farmer from Tongjijuan village, Yanchi county

Insurance reduces all the risks

Wang Handong, 50, sheep farmer from Tongjijuan village

PLA welcomes launches of private rockets

The People's Liberation Army has opened one of its space launch facilities to private rocket companies in China, a major step in its efforts to implement President Xi Jinping's civil-military integration strategy.

Tests of processed pork sold in Gansu find African swine fever

The agriculture authorities in Gansu province have confirmed that tests on pork products sold in the region returned positive results for African swine fever. Further tests are underway.

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Snow-making catalyst is safe, experts say

The heaviest snowfall of the winter, which hit northern parts of the country last week, was augmented by artificial snow-making technology, the China Meteorological Administration said.

Tourism to Shaanxi's rural villages emerges as a key driver of growth

Rural villages in Shaanxi province have become more popular with domestic tourists and those from abroad in recent years and are a new growth driver for the tourism industry, the provincial tourism bureau said.

Guangzhou-Shenzhen-HK express rail proves popular with Spring Festival travelers

The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong express rail link saw passenger numbers surge during its first Spring Festival travel rush.

As Tianjin develops, it preserves old styles

TIANJIN - Upon arriving at the Astor Hotel, Liu Sutong was fascinated by what unfolded before his eyes: wooden doors, shining wall lamps, exquisite handmade carpets and a grand piano, not to mention more than 3,000 pieces of cultural relics and exhibits.

Bankruptcy court accepts its first case

A special bankruptcy court in Beijing established just over two weeks ago to promote high-quality economic development in the capital and create a better business environment accepted its first case on Friday.

Chang'e 4 landing site named Statio Tianhe

The site where China's Chang'e 4 lunar probe made the first soft landing on the far side of the moon on Jan 3 has been named Statio Tianhe.

Plan to control use of veterinary drugs in aquaculture industry

The use of veterinary drugs in aquaculture will be strictly supervised to ensure the safety and quality of aquatic products, according to a guideline aimed at promoting green development of the industry in China.