Govt moves to cut chemical plant risks

Authorities said special experts will be designated to help govern the hazardous chemical industry in key areas, while ramping up efforts to move plants out of densely populated areas.

Test tube baby grows up, gives birth

The first test-tube baby on the Chinese mainland, a female born in 1988, is now an adult and gave birth to a healthy boy on Monday, Peking University Third Hospital announced.

Country to prohibit or restrict several polluting compounds

China has banned or restricted certain chemicals that have been identified as persistent organic pollutants in order to fulfill its international obligations, according to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.

Turtle species nears extinction as last known female dies

The Yangtze giant softshell turtle, a critically endangered species that has populated the earth for 270 million years - outliving the dinosaurs - has taken a step closer to extinction following the death of the only known female.

Scientists get new molecular insights on bone loss

Scientists for the first time have clearly seen the molecular structure where a hormone related to osteoporosis attaches to the body, providing valuable insight into potential therapies.

Govt pledges to boost coal mine safety

The country's top coal mine safety watchdog has pledged to "fundamentally improve" safety by enhancing the quality of workers and promoting automation.

Authorities probe Mercedes-Benz brouhaha

The market regulatory authority in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, has urged a local Mercedes-Benz dealer to give a customer a refund after she claimed the new car's engine was defective on the day she bought it.

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Military study at colleges to be reinforced

China's education and defense authorities have revised a set of guidelines on military courses for university students to improve their knowledge and skills, the Ministry of Education announced on Friday.

700 trained Chinese sturgeons released into Yangtze

China's first batch of 700 Chinese sturgeons trained for rewilding was released into the Yangtze River on Saturday in a bid to boost the population of the endangered species sometimes referred to as the "aquatic panda".

Pingtan shortens process of entry from Taiwan

Pingtan, an island situated off the east coast of Fujian offers easy entry for Taiwan residents who take ships to the mainland.

Tibet seeks balance of ecology, economy

Editor's Note: After 40 years of high-speed growth, China's economy has entered a high-quality development phase. China Daily is featuring a series of reports to show the new landscape across the country.