Chinese telescope collects largest data set on stars

China has released 11.25 million spectra - keys for understanding the properties of celestial bodies - acquired by the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope to astronomers worldwide.

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Tibet marks 60 years since end of serfdom

Thousands of people gathered on Thursday in front of Lhasa's landmark Potala Palace in the Tibet autonomous region to celebrate the 60th anniversary of democratic reforms.

Village official in region, moved by history at memorial hall, is grateful for changes

Riga, an official in a Tibetan village, was both sad and pleased after a tour of the newly opened Tibet Serfs Emancipation Memorial Hall on Thursday, which was opened to mark the 60th anniversary of the emancipation of the region's serfs.

Int'l cooperation, IT key to better arbitration

China has turned to information technology and international cooperation to meet the increasing demand for arbitration in legal disputes, which is partly driven by the country's continued opening-up, according to the Ministry of Justice.

Top court moves to improve business environment by clarifying rule of law

The Supreme People's Court issued two judicial guidelines on Thursday to streamline procedures for lawsuits and bankruptcies.

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Hainan's hybrid seeds sprout along Belt, Road

The international exchanges and cooperative efforts prompted by the Boao Forum for Asia are turning Hainan province into the Silicon Valley of seeds for countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, according to a Hainan government official.

China aims to reduce cost of logistics

China aims to reduce logistics costs by nearly 121 billion yuan ($17.8 billion) this year, the Ministry of Transport announced on Thursday at a news conference of the State Council Information Office.

Country 'will not relax' waste import ban

China will not relax its ban on imports of foreign waste after seeing a rapid decline last year, a senior official said on Thursday.

Standards drafted as greenways for public use get new emphasis

China has made significant strides in building public greenways for recreation and physical fitness over the last few years - including construction standards - an official from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development said at a news conference on Thursday.

In Shanghai, green paths are golden

Xie Chuntian, 67, lives near the Huangpu River in Shanghai and runs along its riverside pathways every day.