Improved weather forecasting helps reduce losses

China's weather forecasting accuracy has progressed during the past five years, providing more timely disaster warnings, the National Meteorological Center said on Tuesday.

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New treaties on judicial affairs OK'd

China has expanded its international legal cooperation by approving new judicial treaties with two countries to jointly handle criminal affairs.

China extends helping hand in aquaculture

China will make more contributions to the sustainable development of the global fishing industry under the Belt and Road Initiative, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

Pingtan takes lead in service to Taiwan residents

Earlier this month, Pingtan county in Fujian province launched a special service center for Taiwan residents and businesses - the first of its kind in China.

Smoking ban proposed for beaches in Qinhuangdao

All tourist beaches in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, will become smoke-free if a new draft regulation on smoking is approved by the local government.

Opera on ancient princess benefits Tibet herdsmen

LHASA - An opera based on the life of a Tang Dynasty (618-907) princess has become a surprise hit in the Tibet autonomous region.

Legislators weigh issue of euthanasia

National legislators suggested legalizing euthanasia during a review of a draft amendment to the civil law by China's top legislative body on Sunday. It would give patients nearing the end of life more choices.

Environmental inspections show their effectiveness

More officials have been held to account for violations found in central environmental inspections, raising the total number of punished officials to more than 12,000, according to the country's top environmental watchdog.

Agricultural training cooperation links China, Africa

Tonny Maraga Nyong'A is looking forward to bringing what he has learned in China back to his motherland of Kenya, Africa, to help with food security.

Community of endangered plants found

WUHAN - A large community of an endangered plant species has been discovered in Houhe National Nature Reserve in Hubei province.

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