US would benefit from easier visa access, experts say

Tourism industry insiders are calling for easier Chinese access to the US, citing a surge in trans-Pacific leisure travel that has benefitted the United States' economy.

Royal baths shed light on Qin rulers

Three royal baths have been unearthed among the ruins of an ancient city in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, archaeologists said.

Shanghai pop-up store brings in bookworms

A temporary bookstore hosting book talks in the grounds of a historic Shanghai villa has become one of the city's latest attractions.

Hangzhou aims to become major convention, exhibition city

Hangzhou, the host city of 2016 G20 Summit, has witnessed strong growth in the MICE (meetings, incentive travels, conferences, conventions and exhibitions) industry since the summit took place.

Li seeks new ideas to lift the economy

China will redouble its efforts to improve the quality of its products and services - as well as its capacity for innovation - to ensure healthy, stable economic growth in the coming year, Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday.

Financial stability committee launched

A national committee for overseeing financial stability and development - a new Cabinet-level regulatory body - convened on Wednesday for its first plenary meeting. Analysts said the new committee will help the country better cope with potential financial risks.

Others find value in nation's example

China's new development strategies outlined by General Secretary Xi Jinping at the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China can offer lessons for governments of other countries, according to foreign civil servants studying in China.

Police in China, US team up to stop fakes

Chinese and US police have jointly smashed an international criminal network that made and sold fake luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Rolex and Cartier, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Wednesday.

Country's English language ranking improves

The English proficiency of people in China has reached its highest level since 2011, according to a report released on Wednesday in Shanghai.

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Expert: China, US now equals in pollution fight

The head of the China branch of an influential environmental advocacy group has hailed 37 years of cooperation between the United States and China. From the early days in which it followed the US' example, China has grown into an equal partner, according to Zhang Jianyu, chief representative of the China office of the Environmental Defense Fund.

Flexible working hours on trial in Guizhou

Based on the outcome of a trial in one of its cities, Guizhou province may ask its employees to work on a more flexible timetable, according to a notice released on its website.