Beijing looking for restaurants with unhygienic kitchens

Beijing's food safety watchdog has begun a two-week sanitation inspection of the city's restaurants, following news reports that two Beijing branches of a popular hotpot chain were unhygienic.

Reform schools can dent juvenile crime, experts say

Authorities should encourage parents to send children who have broken the law to reform schools to stamp out criminal behavior at an early age, according to prosecutors and child protection experts.

Jade Buddha Temple's Grand Hall to be moved

The Grand Hall of Shanghai's Jade Buddha Temple will be moved 31 meters north and raised 1 meter, mainly for security reasons, according to the temple's relocation team.

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Chinese drones assist African mine surveying

Chinese unmanned aircraft have made the first drone-sbased aerial survey of mineral resources in Africa, according to the drones' producer.

National Games will benefit all levels of athletes

Innovations in the National Games are poised to benefit the country's sports development at both elite and grassroots levels.

AI a big draw at Shanghai science show

Residents in Shanghai are poised to embrace artificial intelligence, virtual reality and the internet of things, and experience how these technologies can revolutionize their lives at a four-day science trade show.

PLA garrison aids relief after typhoon hits Macao

About 1,000 troops from the People's Liberation Army Garrison in Macao were mobilized on Friday to support disaster relief efforts after typhoon Hato struck the Macao Special Administrative Region. This marks the first time the PLA garrison in Macao was deployed on a local mission.

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Hacker jailed in fraud case that led to student's death

A hacker connected with the high-profile case of a college-bound student who died after having her tuition stolen was sentenced on Thursday to six years in prison for illegally obtaining private information.

All 340 wild pandas in quake area unharmed

CHENGDU - A head count completed two weeks after a magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Southwest China has confirmed that all 340 wild giant pandas in the quake zone are unharmed.

Future of Qinghai: Shades of green

XINING - Northwest China's Qinghai province could become the first region in China to run entirely on clean energy, according to experts.