Inspectors find porpoise protection efforts were undermined in Anhui

Efforts to save the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise in Anhui province have been undermined by unapproved changes to protected habitats, a high-level environmental inspection found.

Protecting mangroves a priority for city

Beihai, a coastal city in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, has made great efforts to preserve mangrove trees, which play a key role in protecting marine biodiversity.

Insulting nicknames are a no-no in Guangdong schools

Parents and teachers in Guangdong province are welcoming new school guidelines that deem insulting nicknames to be a form of bullying.

Regulation of patent agents to improve services

Patent agents will be ordered to cease doing business and pay fines if it's found that they are working without a license, under a newly revised regulation.

Preschool headmasters get training

Kindergarten heads and teachers in Beijing have completed government-provided security training to improve safety for young children, local authorities said.

Cold is coming to northern regions

Cold fronts are forecast to affect northern parts of China until Saturday this week, bringing precipitation and clearing up the air pollution around Beijing, authorities said.

Water in barrier lake being discharged

Water began to be discharged on Monday from a lake that had formed behind a landslide on the border of Sichuan province and the Tibet autonomous region.

Experts say credit law needed urgently

Deputies to the National People's Congress and legal experts called for the establishment of a national credit law as soon as possible to accelerate the country's economic development and improve the rule of law.

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Industrial base reborn with cars

Once a major iron and coal industrial base in China, Tiexi district in Shenyang, Liaoning province, has experienced a rebirth as the primary auto production hub in China.

Auto technician proud of role in creating national brand

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State Council official reiterates stance against rhino, tiger parts trade

China has postponed the implementation of rules governing the use of rhinoceros and tiger parts, a senior State Council official said on Monday.