New law on soil pollution will pinpoint responsibility

The country's first national law on soil pollution and control came into force on Tuesday, defining responsibilities for pollution and establishing a special fund for the costs of remediation.

2018 a 'good start' in 3-year anti-poverty drive

The number of rural people grappling with extreme poverty was cut by more than 10 million last year, and about 280 counties dropped their impoverished label, according to China's anti-poverty chief.

Scalpers wiggle into HPV vaccine appointments

Medical workers and experts say online vendors are profiteering from doctor's appointments - time slots offered for sale at high prices - at some private hospitals for people seeking the 9-valent HPV vaccine, and they're asking health authorities for immediate intervention.

Horsehair thangka sees revival in Inner Mongolia

When the skilled craftsmanship needed to make Tibetan thangka spread to the Inner Mongolia region hundreds of years ago, locals added their own touch - horsehair - to give the embroidery more texture and make it more vivid.

IN BRIEF (Page 4)

New policies ease access to kindergarten

Parents and educators have welcomed government moves to make kindergartens safer, cheaper, more convenient and simply more available.

Homes become tourist magnets in Kashgar

People in Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, have rejuvenated their old houses and turned them into tourist attractions over the past few years, bringing in more money and improving their living standards.

Construction of warship for Pakistan underway

China recently started construction of an export version of one of its advanced warships and will deliver it to Pakistan as part of a major arms deal, according to China State Shipbuilding Corp, a large State-owned defense contractor.

From coal to clean: One man's journey

During his three years of studying electrical engineering and automation at an engineering college in Jiamusi, Heilongjiang province, Xiao Lijia acquired only limited knowledge of new energy power generation from textbooks. He never thought he would have a career in the industry.

Economy stays steady through infrastructure

The official purchasing managers' index fell to 49.4 in December, below the 50-point level that separates growth from contraction, according to data released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics.

Green ecosystems in Haikou boost competitiveness in tropical capital

For locals and visitors, the coastal city of Haikou is becoming more attractive, thanks to the numerous graceful coconut trees, warm sunshine, delicious cuisines and more recently, the wetlands that are expanding quickly and emerging as a new aspect of the city's pride.

Further opening-up brings opportunities

SHANGHAI - The sizzling beef steaks imported from France have been greatly welcomed by customers in a Carrefour supermarket in Shanghai.