Lhoba of Tibet find new ways of living

The Lhoba people, an ethnic minority group in the Tibet autonomous region, took less than 40 years to modernize from their primitive hunting lives deep in the mountains.

Favorable ethnic policies bring benefits to Tibetans

XINING - Every morning, Sonam Tsering, 30, takes up his backpack and earphones, boards the subway and arrives at a commercial bank in Beijing for work.

Ex-senior official gets 8 years for bribery

Ai Wenli, a former senior political adviser in Hebei province, was sentenced by a court in Jiangsu province to eight years in jail on Thursday for accepting bribes.

Pork prices expected to rise sharply

The price of pork, a staple in China, may jump significantly in the latter half of this year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Wednesday, urging pig farmers to increase their stock.

Travel agencies adjust itineraries in aftermath of Notre Dame fire

While the world watches the aftermath of the fire in Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, travel agencies moved quickly to alter the itineraries for tourists who had planned to visit the iconic building.

Capital to serve up late-night dining

Beijing will establish 10 areas for late-night dining by the end of 2021 to meet the growing needs of the public, authorities said on Wednesday.

Couple who poisoned birds to be schooled in ecological protection

A couple who poisoned wild birds on Shanghai's Chongming Island will perform two years of ecological service work in the area, according to the Shanghai Railway Transport Procuratorate.

Mercedes dealer settles dispute with woman over defective car

A woman involved in a dispute with a Mercedes-Benz dealer in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, got some satisfaction on Tuesday night when the dealer agreed to give her a replacement car and a full refund of a so-called financial service fee she had been required to pay.

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Visitors get a taste of Mars at Gansu base

A simulated Mars base officially opened on Wednesday in Gansu province, aiming to popularize science and boost interest in space exploration among youth.

Foxconn boss to run for top office in Taiwan

Terry Gou, head of the world's largest electronics supplier, Foxconn, confirmed on Wednesday that he will enter Taiwan's 2020 leadership election.

Cities tap Yangtze for drinking water

Water pollution has forced many regions, especially in southern China, to change their sources of drinking water, with many reaching out to the Yangtze River, a report said.