iFlytek delivers on promise to become major player

Liu Qingfeng, chairman of iFlytek Co, can say he has done what he promised President Xi Jinping five years ago.

More rain predicted for week, may linger longer

Wet and overcast weather is set to dominate the winter sky of Shanghai and surrounding cities in the Yangtze River Delta region for at least another week, following Sunday's brief return of sunshine, weather authorities said.

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Farmers flock to sheep bank for funding

Yin Guotao, a sheep farmer in a remote village in Yanchi county, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, beamed at his friends as he spoke proudly about his lucrative business.

Program started my journey out of poverty

Wang Fei, 47, sheep farmer from Tongjijuan village, Yanchi county

Insurance reduces all the risks

Wang Handong, 50, sheep farmer from Tongjijuan village

PLA welcomes launches of private rockets

The People's Liberation Army has opened one of its space launch facilities to private rocket companies in China, a major step in its efforts to implement President Xi Jinping's civil-military integration strategy.

Tests of processed pork sold in Gansu find African swine fever

The agriculture authorities in Gansu province have confirmed that tests on pork products sold in the region returned positive results for African swine fever. Further tests are underway.

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Snow-making catalyst is safe, experts say

The heaviest snowfall of the winter, which hit northern parts of the country last week, was augmented by artificial snow-making technology, the China Meteorological Administration said.

Tourism to Shaanxi's rural villages emerges as a key driver of growth

Rural villages in Shaanxi province have become more popular with domestic tourists and those from abroad in recent years and are a new growth driver for the tourism industry, the provincial tourism bureau said.

Guangzhou-Shenzhen-HK express rail proves popular with Spring Festival travelers

The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong express rail link saw passenger numbers surge during its first Spring Festival travel rush.