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Semiconductor, photolithography, quantum computer, CRISPR, facial recognition and artificial intelligence.

Govt to boost supervision of vaccines

China will intensify supervision of vaccines, including inspection of the products, to ensure safety of public health this year, the top drug regulator said.

Tougher punishment vowed for those endangering bus security

People who grab steering wheels or attack drivers on moving buses will face tougher punishments to effectively safeguard public transportation safety, a newly released guideline said.

Beijing municipal government officially opens in subcenter

Four key municipal organs of Beijing have officially moved into their new offices in the city subcenter in Tongzhou district.

Driver on trial for accident that killed 5

A female driver who killed five pedestrians in downtown Hangzhou after her car lost control last summer stood on trial on Friday at a court in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.

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Hospitals get access to new cancer drugs

The latest 17 cancer drugs included in China's national basic medical insurance program in October are now available in more than half of all major hospitals in China, the top health authority said on Thursday.

Don't be depressed: Gloom has its charm in the Yangtze Delta region

Wet and overcast weather will continue to dominate the Yangtze River Delta region, much to the dismay of residents, who have experienced a record low number of sunny hours since the start of winter in early December.

In Gansu, ex-official pleads guilty, another is expelled

Lei Zhiqiang, former chairman of the Gansu Province Rural Credit Union, pleaded guilty in court in Qingyang, Gansu, on Thursday to taking bribes totaling more than 300 million yuan ($44 million).

Bonded zones to be expanded

China aims to build its comprehensive bonded zones into globally competitive centers for process manufacturing, research and design, logistics, maintenance, repair and sales services, high-ranking officials said on Thursday.

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China, NASA share data in lunar mission

Space authorities in China and the United States have been discussing cooperation in lunar and deep-space exploration since the second half of last year, and the two sides exchanged information before the launch of the Chang'e 4 mission to the far side of the moon, the China National Space Administration said.