Young scholars to receive aid for Silk Road research

An agreement to support young scholars' research into the Silk Road was signed between China and UNESCO during a session of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations in Beijing on Wednesday.

Youth role in securing peace highlighted

Participants in the ongoing Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations on Wednesday said that young people in different countries understand each other better and play an important role in safeguarding peace.

Countries in Asia urged to promote tourism

President Xi Jinping proposed joint efforts by Asian countries to promote tourism to boost the economy and enhance friendship during his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilization on Wednesday.

Top legislator third leader to visit Europe

China's top legislator Li Zhanshu will kick off his European tour on Wednesday, making him the third Chinese leader to choose the continent as his first destination for an overseas trip this year.

Parking fees in Beijing to be tied to drivers' credit

A driver's credit will be negatively affected if he or she fails to pay a roadside parking fee in time in Beijing, under a regulation being researched by the city.

Academicians share their views on innovation in meeting of advisers

Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, called on political advisers for advice on promoting innovation-driven development in China during a consultation session on Tuesday.

Ex-official jailed 15 years; 3 others arrested

Feng Xinzhu, former vice-governor of Shaanxi province, was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined 7 million yuan ($1.02 million) on Tuesday for taking bribes.

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New bureau to tackle fake food, drug crimes

Experts are hopeful that a new department under the Ministry of Public Security - designed to tackle food-and drug-related crimes - will help stem the tide of fake and dangerous products.

With labor shortage in Heilongjiang, workers head north to plant rice

In the last two weeks, tens of thousands of migrant workers have climbed aboard trains at Suihua Railway Station in Heilongjiang province, hoping to take advantage of a seasonal window to earn extra money.

Decommissioned coal mine experiences rebirth as tourist spot

SHENYANG - The glory days are gone for the once-bustling Haizhou coal mine in the city of Fuxin, Liaoning province. The mine was once the largest of its kind in Asia.

Subsidies encourage farmers to grow more soybeans

The planting of soybeans has increased this spring because of encouragement in the form of increased subsidies, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Tuesday.