Diplomatic envoys from 12 countries visit Xinjiang

URUMQI - Diplomatic envoys from 12 countries observed the social and economic progress of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region during a tour from Dec 28 to 30.

Once a symbol of cold, 'snowflake boy' embraces warm new life

A child from a poverty-stricken, mountainous part of southwestern China who gained online fame last year as the "snowflake boy" has moved into a new house and is embracing a new life.

Nation to step up its basic research

China will step up its basic research efforts, enhance innovative capabilities, increase international cooperation and improve its supervision and regulation regarding academic misconduct and unethical practices this year, China's top science official said on Wednesday.

Court gives revenge killer death penalty

A man from Hanzhong, Shaanxi province, was sentenced to death on Tuesday for killing three neighbors in revenge for his mother's death, a local court said.

100 days set to clean up health products market

The State Administration of Market Regulation, along with 12 other government ministries and agencies, jointly launched a nationwide 100-day campaign on Tuesday to crack down on illegal practices involving health products.

Sleep like an emperor as warriors keep watch

Try to picture life-size terracotta sculptures by your side as you eat, sleep and use the bathroom. A hotel in Xi'an that offers this fully immersive experience has become popular with tourists.

Convenience store chain denies selling expired food

FamilyMart has denied accusations that it sold expired food after a video came to light claiming that 21 of its convenience stores in 10 cities across the country did so.

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Five GM products approved for import into mainland

China approved five more genetically modified products for import, bringing the total number of approved GM products to 31.

23 years after 3-year-old was abducted, mother rewarded in flood of tears

For the last 23 years, vegetable vendor Fan Shiying has refused to relocate her stall in Kaili, a county-level city in Guizhou province.

Flu milder this year, but shouldn't be taken lightly

China is having a milder flu season than last winter, but the peak won't fade until late January.

Crimes involving guns, explosives fall steadily

China has seen a steady decline in the number of gun and explosives-related crimes, putting it on the list of countries with the fewest such crimes in the world, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Tuesday at a news briefing.