Egyptian site set to shine

Last summer, 27-year-old Egyptian Fathy Shehata was desperate for a job. Having completed a work stint in Saudi Arabia, he was also recently married and his wife was pregnant.

Initiative injects fresh energy, improves lives

During my interviews in Egypt, one of the countries participating in the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, I experienced firsthand how people's lives were changing for the better.

Industrial zone offers model for development

A new industrial zone is thriving in a desert area of Egypt, fueling growth in the local economy and enriching people's lives, according to an Egyptian executive of a China-invested project.

Developments in space plans announced

China aims to place a scientific research station near the moon's south pole in about 10 years, as well as conduct other exploration missions using astronauts on the lunar surface, a senior space official said on Wednesday.

Ministry: $500m US military deal with Taiwan has 'poisoned' relations

Beijing resolutely opposes the recent $500 million military deal between the United States and Taiwan, calling the move "a complete mistake" and "very dangerous", a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense said on Wednesday.

Mainland has 'always stayed out' of island's elections, spokesman says

A spokesman for the Chinese mainland said on Wednesday that the mainland has never interfered in elections in Taiwan and that it never will. He was responding to recent comments by island authorities and the United States.

HK court sentences organizers of 'Occupy' movement

A court in Hong Kong jailed leaders of the so-called Occupy movement on Wednesday for up to 16 months for their roles in protests that brought much of the city to a virtual standstill in 2014.

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TCM prompts more visits from the neighbors

For the past decade, Gabidin Khalinov has visited Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, at least once a year for a physical examination.

Overseas students flood in to study ancient Chinese therapies

Every Friday after work, Ayden Yerzhan visits a small clinic near his home where practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine offer a range of treatments, including one of his favorites, a therapeutic massage called tui na.

New plan puts greater water efficiency on tap

An action plan has been introduced to tighten water consumption as part of high-quality development moves, which aims to improve efficiency in the use of natural resources and better protect the environment while boosting economic growth.

Regulation, medical services among key topics

Several ministry-level departments, including those for market regulation, medical security and civil affairs, have responded recently to issues of public concern.