Cross-Straits stability good for business, entrepreneurs told

Cross-Straits economic cooperation has a solid foundation and strong driving force, China's top political adviser, Wang Yang, said on Tuesday, calling for closer cooperation among companies across the Taiwan Straits to achieve mutual benefits.

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Better control of opioids will reduce risks

China's announcement that it will expand control of fentanyl and related substances will further reduce the risks of illegal production, abuse and smuggling, a narcotics-control expert said.

Beijing removing clumsy translations of English

Do not slide when you see a sign in a washroom telling you to "slide carefully" as it actually means "caution wet floor".

10 new Confucius Institutes lift global total to 548, boosting ties

The delivery of plaques to 10 new Confucius Institutes at the opening ceremony of the 13th Confucius Institute Conference in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Tuesday, means that 30 new Confucius Institutes have been built this year.

Trips take learning out of classroom

For Chongming High School student Zhu Yuechen, "ecological civilization" was a term he learned but never really understood, until this summer.

Directing funding to green sector is needed, says expert

Governments across the world need to implement more preferential policies to direct investment from the private sector into climate-resilient development to provide the funding needed to curb global warming, said a senior official from the United Nations Environment Programme.

Reform drives nation along path to prosperity

Editor's note: This is the third in a series of stories reflecting China's achievements in fields such as science, law enforcement, education and transportation resulting from 40 years of the reform and opening-up policy. Other stories will follow in the coming weeks.

The road to safety: Li Lifeng

Li Lifeng was thrilled when he drove his coach on the Xi'an-Hanzhong Expressway for the first time when it opened to traffic in 2007. The new road was smooth, straight, and when he accelerated both Li and his passengers felt safer and more relaxed.

A life on the rails: Xue Jun

Since he began working on China's rail network in 1985, Xue Jun has earned seven train driver's licenses. Over the past 30 years, Xue has driven trains powered by steam, diesel and electricity, including diesel multiple units and bullet trains, and witnessed speeds rise from 60 kilometers an hour to 350.

The pioneering bicycle mechanic: Chong Li

At the end of Beijing's Fuxue Hutong there is a quiet courtyard full of old photos, ink paintings and birds chirping in cages. A large wooden plaque hanging above the entrance reads "Chongli Bicycle Repair Shop."

Hometown of Confucius seals own destiny

Qufu in Shandong province was the hometown of the philosopher Confucius, who lived around 2,500 years ago. This rich cultural history has played a major part in the city's economic development over the past 40 years of reform and opening-up.