Appeal of nanny's death penalty sentence wraps up

The nanny responsible for killing four members of a family in an arson appeared in court in eastern China on Thursday to appeal her death sentence.

Study: Young travelers friendly to animals

Consumers in China are becoming more aware of animal-friendly tourist activities, and tour companies are changing their offerings to meet their expectations, according to new research cited by World Animal Protection on Wednesday.

SCO highlights creative cooperation

The 15th Meeting of Cultural Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States was held in Sanya, Hainan province, on Wednesday and Thursday.

US still top choice for Chinese students

Guo Shuai, 26, became determined to study in the United States after watching the Disney movie High School Musical as a middle school student.

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Didi adjusts rules for 'hitch' service

Didi Chuxing, a car-hailing service company, said on Wednesday that it will suspend its "hitch" ride service from 10 pm to 6 am as part of its response to the killing of a female passenger.

Tourists seek out smaller countries

Niche tourist destinations in Europe are gaining popularity among Chinese visitors, as some turn from glancing over scenic spots to exploring places that are less known, a senior official at the European Travel Commission said.

Discount prices draw travelers to Tibet

Travelers can continue to enjoy discounted tickets at major scenic spots and for transportation in the Tibet autonomous region until the end of June because of a surprising jump in tourism activity in the past three months, according to its Tourism Development Commission.

Mainland: Taiwan leader Tsai holding back progress

Taiwan authorities bear full responsibility for tensions across the Taiwan Straits over the past two years, a spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said at a news conference on Wednesday.

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Diversity of local food plants falls

The number of agricultural species endemic to certain localities in China - grains and other plants - has been declining rapidly, and urgent rescue efforts are needed, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Wednesday.

Ship collision report faults both vessels; proximate cause disputed

The Ministry of Transport released the results of a joint investigation on Wednesday dealing with the sinking of an oil tanker in the East China Sea in January.