Update laws to cover digital crimes, experts advise

Legal experts have called for legislation covering emerging digital crimes, filling gaps in Chinese laws designed to meet the challenges of the agricultural and industrial eras.

Cleanup of water violations 92% done

Almost 92 percent of the environmental violations uncovered this year during inspections of the lakes and waterways that supply China's drinking water have been addressed, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said in a news release over the weekend.

Tech lifts fortunes of port city

At a spacious new plant operated by Hsoar Group, technicians were recently installing equipment that can produce a cycloidal speed reducer, a major component of robotic swivel joints.

Role of Party branches in private enterprises hailed

When Cao Guangxia looks back at the history of his company, one pivotal moment stands out: the setting up of its Party branch 31 years ago.

Industrial park tries new model

China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region aims to explore a new model in cross-border cooperation between such parks, said Gao Pu, deputy director of the industrial park's management committee.

More HIV carriers enter China

China has reported an increasing number of foreigners with HIV/AIDS entering the country since it lifted a travel ban in 2010, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday.

Plant helps region cut emissions, add power

The Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Plant has remarkably reduced the carbon footprint of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, said a senior manager of the facility.

African swine fever won't become epidemic, agriculture ministry says

China has confirmed 74 outbreaks of African swine fever in 20 provincial areas, but the deadly pig virus, which is not harmful to people, won't break out into regional epidemics, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Friday.

Lottery to be held for popular HPV vaccine

Health authorities in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, will hold a lottery to decide who can receive a popular vaccine for the human papilloma virus.

Ex-officials being tried, charged over graft

China continues its fight against graft as details of corruption charges against three former vice-ministerial officials were released on Friday.

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EU ties key for global economy

Closer collaboration between China and the European Union is crucial to uphold multilateral collaboration frameworks and ensure global economic stability, Chinese and European commentators said.