Scholarships boost China-ASEAN relations

When he applied for scholarships for overseas study as a 19-year-old high school graduate in Cambodia with an interest in computers, Heng Piseth never thought he would one day study in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.

I want to act as a cultural bridge for both countries

Do To Hoa, a graduate student from Vietnam at the China Conservatory of Music in Beijing.

Nation helps veterans find civilian jobs

Several local governments have adopted measures to help veterans land jobs, following the central government's promise of an all-out effort to boost their well-being.

Expedition spots potential site for Antarctic airfield

A large sheet of blue ice was spotted recently by China's Antarctic expedition team on the continent, opening the possibility of building an airfield.

Relief materials sent to quake zone

The Ministry of Emergency Response is providing 1,000 tents to the earthquake zone in Xingwen county, Sichuan province.

Exec expelled for graft; another probed

A senior official at one of China's largest shipbuilding conglomerates has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and removed from public office after being accused of serious violations of the law and Party discipline, China's top anti-graft bodies said on Monday.

Dark matter satellite still ticking; 2 more years expected

NANJING - China's Dark Matter Particle Explorer, nicknamed Wukong, or Monkey King, will extend its service in space by two years, as it is still in good condition and collecting important scientific data, researchers said on Monday.

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Health fraud informants to be rewarded

Insurance authorities will financially reward whistleblowers who identify healthcare scams as part of the ongoing fight against fraud, according to a circular released by the National Healthcare Security Administration and the Ministry of Finance.

Literati mourn author of Emperor series

Elites from the world of literature and fans nationwide have been paying tribute to novelist Ling Jiefang, better known by his pen name Eryue He, who died on Saturday morning at age 73.

University removes professor, citing ethical lapses

A sociology professor at Nanjing University known for publishing and retracting scores of academic papers has been removed from her teaching post due to ethics violations.

Belgian's imaging techniques to 'repair' old Chinese art

Belgian mathematician Ingrid Daubechies, best known for her work with wavelets in image compression, said she plans to use her technique to restore the original appearance of old Chinese paintings.