Advanced radar to serve capital's new airport

China's civil aviation authorities are always keen to improve the punctuality of airlines, especially when passengers' fury sometimes erupts over delays caused by inaccurate weather forecasts.

Customs cooperation to take aim at IPR violations

China will expand international cooperation in enforcing intellectual property rights to facilitate trade and create a favorable business environment for enterprises from China and overseas, a customs official said on Wednesday.

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Finding new ways to get the measure of pollution

One of the world's leading authorities in mass spectrometry is manufacturing equipment to assess dangerous emissions. Guo Ying, Quan Xiaoshu and Zhou Qiang report for Xinhua.

Plant-based meat offers eco-friendly food choices

People who want to cut down on cholesterol, reduce their carbon footprint or express compassion for animals but seem unable to quit eating meat may have found some answers at a recent exhibition called MeatFest.

Boundless beauty showcases Asia's ageless treasures

Images illustrate the continent's splendor and diversity to celebrate the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, which opens in Beijing on Wednesday

Future looking good for men in makeup

If he has been away from home for more than an hour, Wei Fan will immediately go to his bedroom and not leave until he has finished his skin care routine and applied natural makeup.

How can there be anything wrong with trying to look one's best?

It wasn't until Spring Festival this year that I downloaded the pioneering short-video app Douyin, a year or so after it swept the country.

Software and chip firms get more support

The State Council has provided fresh confidence and impetus to the country's integrated circuit and software sectors with its decision to continue preferential corporate tax policies at an executive meeting on Wednesday.

Broadband and new-energy buses among key topics

Several ministry-level departments, including those for industry and information technology, healthcare security, and finance, have responded recently to issues of public concern.

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Zone innovation targeted

Rise in poaching of spotted seals poses threat to maritime ecosystem

Tian Zhiwei was surprised when he saw a spotted seal pup at the port in the harbor city of Tangshan, Hebei province, in February, because the reclusive marine mammal is not usually seen in the area at that time of year.