Endangered plant species found on Yunnan-Myanmar border

KUNMING - Chinese scientists have discovered a new endangered species of flowering plant from the Annonaceae family.

Beijing opens hospital helipad

A helipad for transferring patients in emergency cases was put into service on Aug 29 at a top hospital in downtown Beijing, which is often congested by traffic.

Greater choice as private sector gives healthcare a shot in the arm

People will enjoy a greater variety of healthcare services and have more choice in nursing homes, as the country is encouraging enhanced private investment in the sector as part of supply-side economic reform.

Policy digest

Country to pilot rural rental housing

Innovation, Xiangtan plan, fatal blasts discussed

Most of the measures encouraging innovation, which have been piloted in eight areas, including the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei city cluster, Shanghai and the Pearl River Delta since June 2016, will be replicated in other regions nationwide, said the State Council, China's cabinet.

China condemns DPRK nuclear test

China strongly condemned a new nuclear test by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Sunday, vowing to "unswervingly push forward the denuclearization of the peninsula".

Phones ease way to doctor - and bills

Patients needing a doctor can now make an appointment using a mobile phone and then pay for treatment and medicine with Alipay on the same phone at the Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center.

Bigger, faster support ship commissioned

The People's Liberation Army is now able to send its CNS Liaoning carrier battle group farther into oceans thanks to the deployment of the nation's largest replenishment ship.

Xiongan moves to curb speculation on real estate

Xiongan New Area in Hebei province has rolled out a series of measures to stabilize property prices and curb speculation, including tackling illegal activities and providing information.

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Red tours on the rise as nostalgic retirees look to Russia

Russia-bound "red tours" are booming as China's retirees go in search of the music and culture of their youth.

Guangzhou bolsters rescue network

Blueprints for skyscrapers more than 100 meters tall now need to include helipads and other emergency rescue facilities to get construction approval in Guangzhou, according to the city government.