Danger of sugar to kids highlighted

As Chinese children consume more sugar-sweetened beverages, experts are advising authorities to impose a sugar tax to reduce the health risks that such drinks may bring.

Public asked to report pollution

People are being encouraged to report sources of pollution and participate in environmental supervision in an orderly manner, authorities said in Beijing on Sunday at the launch of a public environmental protection activity for the upcoming World Environment Day on June 5.

Autistic teens get new Shanghai coffee shop

A Shanghai nonprofit group that ran a coffee shop to teach autistic adolescents how to interact with others said on Sunday it has found a new location and will reopen soon, after being forced to close over a rent issue.

Space technologies to protect fragile Shaolin books

It was a strange sight: a group of monks from the Shaolin Temple, the cradle of Chinese kung fu, walking through the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, producer of China's Long March carrier rockets.

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Farmers train for 2022 Games

Winter Olympics to boost demand for pastry cooks, ski-related skills

Beijing primary schools to accept children of renters

Tenants in rented properties in Beijing can now send their children to schools in their own neighborhood as part of a recent effort by the authorities to improve education equality.

Air Force bombers land on island airport for first time

The People's Liberation Army Air Force landed its H-6K bomber aircraft on an airport in the South China Sea during a recent exercise, marking the first time Chinese bombers have used an airport in the region.

Official calls for upgrade on electric bike standards

A senior official has called to renew the national safety standard for electric bike manufacturing and set designated areas in communities to park the vehicles as the country has witnessed a rising number of fires caused by these bikes.

New US drugs improve health

New drugs developed by pharmaceutical companies from the United States have played an important role in improving healthcare for Chinese, according to China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment.

Mother's rage leads to discipline probe

A deputy Party chief in the city of Guang'an, Sichuan province, is being probed for allegedly serious violation of discipline and law, Sichuan Commission for Discipline Inspection and Sichuan Supervisory Commission said on Friday.

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