China's customs officers have seized 2,748 ivory tusks weighing a combined 7.48 metric tons after cracking a major smuggling case.
After a two-month soft opening, the country's first flagship shop based on the classic Belgian cartoon character Tintin celebrated its official grand opening on Monday in the presence of diplomats from Belgium and France and fans.
Overseas yachts can now enter the waters of Hainan Island and its adjacent scenic spots with temporary approvals, thanks to a new policy making Hainan the first provincial-level area to manage such entries directly, according to provincial authorities.
Steps taken to battle encroachment by sea caused by reduced flow, drop in silt
Protection of the Yellow River was raised at the annual gathering of China's top political advisers last month.
Premier Li Keqiang called on China and Japan to boost cooperation in innovation to see more pragmatic outcomes, and to further work together in areas including finance, third-party markets and tourism.
China said on Monday that the Belt and Road Initiative is open to economic cooperation with other countries and regions, and it does not become involved in territorial disputes of relevant parties.
Schools across China launched programs to raise awareness of national security issues on the country's fourth National Security Education Day on Monday.
The number of Chinese studying abroad grew at a slower rate in 2018 compared with 2017, as more students have come to realize that overseas study does not necessarily guarantee a well-paid job on foreign shores, or back home, education experts said.
Stable performance of the Chinese currency compared with global counterparts may pave the way for further liberalization of cross-border capital transactions, a long-lasting reform the central bank has always cautiously promoted, according to policymakers and advisers.
City tackles high cost of living, lingering poverty
China and Japan reached consensus on Sunday on strengthening ties during a high-level economic dialogue covering issues ranging from trade and investment cooperation to regional economic integration and global economic governance.