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Local authorities told to list illegal dumping sites

Environmentalists have welcomed a central government move that aims to clean up the countryside by systematically wiping out illegal waste dumping sites by 2020.

Non-drug therapies help addicts at rehab

Non-drug therapies such as tai chi have played an important role in helping residents of Shanghai's compulsory rehabilitation centers overcome their drug habits, a top official said on Wednesday.

Association calls for tougher smoking control in Hangzhou

The Chinese Association on Tobacco Control called on Wednesday for the city legislature in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, to ban smoking in all indoor public places.

Beijing sees PM2.5 drop in first five months

Beijing saw a drop in air pollution in the first five months of the year due to tougher inspections of sources of pollution, the environmental watchdog said.

Tianjin to teach secrets of delicacy

An association that aims to protect Tianjin's unique jianbing guozi - a snack consisting of deep-fried dough sticks rolled in a thin pancake - said it plans to start teaching foreign food fans how to make it.

Rescuers continue search for two missing miners

Two of the 25 workers trapped after a deadly blast in an iron ore mine in Liaoning province remained missing on Wednesday, while none of those rescued had life-threatening injuries, the top emergency management authority said.

11 more weather satellites to enter orbit

China plans to send 11 more meteorological satellites into orbit by 2025 to further improve the accuracy of its weather forecasting and its ability to cope with natural hazards, the China National Space Administration said.

Robot host makes TV debut in Guangxi

A TV show with a robot host was broadcast for the first time in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Wednesday.

Treasure hunters push up prices of fallen meteorites

A spike in meteorite prices has turned many local people into treasure hunters after a blazing fireball illuminated the night sky on Friday evening in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province.

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Myopia occurring earlier: specialist

More than 450 million Chinese suffer from shortsightedness, the country's top health authority estimates, warning that it appears to be affecting children at a younger age.