Tibet region helping to build new Nepal consulate in Lhasa

The reconstruction of Nepal's consulate general in Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region, officially began with a ceremony on Sunday.

At least 28 hurt in Yunnan earthquake

At least 28 people sustained minor injuries in Southwest China on Saturday when Yunnan province was hit by the highest-magnitude earthquake recorded in the area in the past four years, according to local authorities.

Official says rule of law should be advanced

On Saturday, a senior official emphasized the importance of advancing law-based governance in all areas, and called for efforts to be made to further develop the rule of law for the new era.

New measures beef up battle against bird flu

China will revise its national influenza pandemic contingency plan based on its recent experience in fighting avian flu and lessons learned from the 2017 WHO guidelines on pandemic influenza risk management, public health officials said at the 2018 World Influenza Conference on Saturday.

More disabled students admitted to universities

More students with disabilities have been admitted to colleges via gaokao, China's national college entrance exam, than through special exams, in the last few years, an official from China Disabled Persons' Federation said on Friday.

Inspections find no concerns with vaccine production

No quality and safety issues were found in vaccines that are currently under production in China, the State Drug Administration said after a thorough inspection.

Guidelines issued for 2022 barrier-free access

The Beijing 2022 organizing committee released guidelines for better barrier-free access on Friday, as Beijing and Zhangjiakou, the co-host city in Hebei province, are gearing up for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

Medical disputes, related crimes on decline

Medical disputes and medical-related crimes are under control, with the number of cases having significantly dropped in the past five years, the National Health Commission said on Friday.

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Govt reassures angry parents over class size

The Ministry of Education ordered education authorities in Leiyang city, Hunan province, to properly handle issues that gave rise to a street protest by parents over the weekend. The parents objected to a plan to reduce class sizes by moving some children to a private boarding school.

Chinese device for heart disease passes muster in Europe

A stent for treating coronary artery disease, known as the Firehawk, that was invented by researchers in Shanghai has been found safe and effective in European patients.

Shanghai releases plan to expand tourism

Shanghai released a document on Thursday with 30 guidelines to boost the tourism industry and build itself into a world-class tourism city by 2035.