China works on water with Kazakhstan

Two water projects on boundary rivers between China and Kazakhstan are expected to bring benefits to people on both sides, the Ministry of Water Resources said.

What's the biggest worry for horticultural expo? Cold fronts

Cold fronts that can push temperatures down abruptly will be the main weather threat during the International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 in Beijing's Yanqing district, the city's meteorological service center said recently.

Capital will make room to enroll more kindergartners

Beijing plans to add more kindergarten slots and strengthen security measures to make sure children can receive an affordable and safe preschool education, officials said on Thursday.

Pet funerals on the rise as owners say farewell

HEFEI - On a table in the mourning room, pet undertaker Yang Siwei carefully wiped blood off the body of Dumbo, a 9-year-old poodle, as the dog's owner, Chen Tingting, stood beside the table to bid farewell to her deceased furry friend, which had been hit by a car two days before.

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China offers to lift others' lunar projects

China extended an invitation to the international space community on Thursday to join the country's efforts to explore the moon.

Latest geoparks will highlight conservation

Two Chinese sites added recently to the UNESCO Global Geopark List will feature conservation with sustainable development.

Lhoba of Tibet find new ways of living

The Lhoba people, an ethnic minority group in the Tibet autonomous region, took less than 40 years to modernize from their primitive hunting lives deep in the mountains.

Favorable ethnic policies bring benefits to Tibetans

XINING - Every morning, Sonam Tsering, 30, takes up his backpack and earphones, boards the subway and arrives at a commercial bank in Beijing for work.

Ex-senior official gets 8 years for bribery

Ai Wenli, a former senior political adviser in Hebei province, was sentenced by a court in Jiangsu province to eight years in jail on Thursday for accepting bribes.

Pork prices expected to rise sharply

The price of pork, a staple in China, may jump significantly in the latter half of this year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Wednesday, urging pig farmers to increase their stock.

Travel agencies adjust itineraries in aftermath of Notre Dame fire

While the world watches the aftermath of the fire in Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, travel agencies moved quickly to alter the itineraries for tourists who had planned to visit the iconic building.