As Tianjin develops, it preserves old styles

TIANJIN - Upon arriving at the Astor Hotel, Liu Sutong was fascinated by what unfolded before his eyes: wooden doors, shining wall lamps, exquisite handmade carpets and a grand piano, not to mention more than 3,000 pieces of cultural relics and exhibits.

Bankruptcy court accepts its first case

A special bankruptcy court in Beijing established just over two weeks ago to promote high-quality economic development in the capital and create a better business environment accepted its first case on Friday.

Chang'e 4 landing site named Statio Tianhe

The site where China's Chang'e 4 lunar probe made the first soft landing on the far side of the moon on Jan 3 has been named Statio Tianhe.

Plan to control use of veterinary drugs in aquaculture industry

The use of veterinary drugs in aquaculture will be strictly supervised to ensure the safety and quality of aquatic products, according to a guideline aimed at promoting green development of the industry in China.

Using apps for homework banned

Teachers will not be allowed to use the WeChat or QQ messaging apps to assign homework or ask parents to grade students' homework, the Ministry of Education said.

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More training in pipeline for young workers

More resources will be channeled into improving the vocational skills of young migrant workers, an official of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said on Wednesday.

Lots of jobs on offer in Pearl River Delta region

Demand for skilled workers is surging in Dongguan, a traditional manufacturing hub in the Pearl River Delta region, after the Spring Festival holiday, according to various companies and the city's human resources bureau.

Snow blankets much of north as rain heads south

Snowfall over a large swath of northern China will stop on Friday, but much of the southern and eastern parts of the country will be drenched in rain for a week, weather forecasters predicted.

Shanghai's FTZ continues to shine as 'milestone' in China's opening-up

ACC Lab, which specializes in the testing of foods and dietary supplements, registered in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone - the first of its kind in the country - in 2015.

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Sichuan court jails 54 telephone fraudsters

Fifty-four people involved in two telecom fraud cases were sentenced to jail recently, the Sichuan High People's Court said on Thursday.