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Li urges greater effort on reforms

China will make greater efforts to advance reforms, which will play a key role in consolidating the recent upward trend in Chinese economy, Premier Li said.
Economic issues to stand out at session
Stable growth 'paves way for reforms'
Economic reform must solve monopoly problem

China, Japan need constructive ideas

Experts from China and Japan are calling for "constructive" grass-roots dialogues to inspire the two governments to repair strained relations.
China responds to Japan officials' shrine visit
Major issues in China-Japan relations

Govt requested to plant GM crops

Experts in genetically modified product research have revealed that they petitioned the central government to increase the production of genetically modified crops.

China Beijing

City offers free skiing for youths

Youngsters from Zhangjiakou, co-host of the 2022 Winter Olympics, can ski for free at major resorts in Chongli district during the 2017-18 season, a move to inspire more young people to participate in winter sports.

Scientists mull using robots on lunar research station

Chinese scientists are discussing the possibility of building a lunar research station with robots on duty, a senior official from the China National Space Administration said recently.

Beijing limits signs attached to top of buildings across city

The Beijing city management authority is limiting the number and placement of signs on buildings in order to "create an urban skyline that is visually clear and bright", and strengthen urban management.

Business

Government: Sharing economy expected to grow 40% annually

Smartphone apps can be used to rent bikes, taxi rides, homes, and now, mini-gymnasiums.

China leads in industrial innovation

China is much more likely to become a leader in innovation in key emerging industries-boosted by its young talent, government support and extending internet penetration.

Digital economy growth requires global efforts

Senior official calls on countries to build a fair and efficient governance system.

World

German trains collide near Duesseldorf, several people injured

Several people were injured in a train crash on Tuesday near the German city of Duesseldorf, fire department and police spokesmen said.

May gets little gasp as EU extends deadline for sufficient progress in Brexit talks

Despite continuous efforts and growing common grounds of Britain and the European Union, it was not possible to reach a complete agreement Monday, said EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in a hastily arranged press conference with visiting British Prime Minister Theresa May.

Yemen's ex-president Saleh, relatives killed by Houthis

A senior Houthi official confirmed to Xinhua on Monday that former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, his nephew, relatives and the general secretary of Saleh's party were killed.

Sports

Rusty Serena wins tough opener

World number one Serena Williams looked rusty in her first competitive match of the season ahead of the Australian Open but battled through to beat Andrea Petkovic 6-4 6-4 at the Brisbane International on Tuesday.

Coaching greats good for the game

Roger Federer, who has taken on childhood hero Stefan Edberg as part of his team, thinks the recruitment of former great players as coaches will be good for tennis in the long term.

Rockets lose to Clippers, again, at home court

Too many out-of-bound 3-pointers and free throws prevented the Houston Rockets to redeem their rout several days ago to the L.A. Clippers at their home court Saturday night.

Opinion

G7 summit proving to be self-serving and divisive

Beijing should not be taken aback if the G7 summit in IseShima, Japan, ends with a statement repeating the same message on maritime security the members' foreign ministers delivered last month.

Manila using specious arguments to circumvent Convention

In the South China Sea arbitration case that the Philippines initiated, the legal status of the islands is a focus. But the Philippines' description of the islands is to serve its litigation strategy in the arbitration.

Refusal to apologize reflects US' wariness of Japan

US President Barack Obama is expected to pay a visit to Hiroshima on Friday during the G7 summit in Japan, but he has said he will not be apologizing for the atomic bombing of the Japanese city during World War II.

Think Tank
Jin Yongming

How to resolve the South China Sea issue

China has been making continuous efforts to defuse the tension over the South China Sea issue, even though some countries have taken unilateral actions to meet their interests.

Regional

UNESCO honor to attract more tourists to West Lake

More international tourists are expected to flock to Hangzhou in the coming years after the city’s famous West Lake was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Landslide leaves 18 dead in NW China

Eighteen people were confirmed dead and four others injured in a rain-triggered landslide that hit Lueyang County in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province Tuesday, local authorities said Wednesday.

Life

TCM cosmetics that pass test of time

Traditional Chinese medicine cosmetics have a history of 1,600 years but have only recently started to compete with modern international brands. Cheng Anqi delves deeper

The man who was Mao's hero

The Bruce Lee legend never fades but it might surprise some to learn that among his legion of fans was Chairman Mao, who called him a hero.

Green legacy sprouts in Shanghai

Although the curtain has fallen on the Expo, for Sun Jiwei, chief of the Jiading district in Shanghai, it actually marks a new beginning for China's urban development with its legacies on sustainability.

Indonesia grabs success in Expo: gov't

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