'90s generation emerges as a rising political force across country

ZHENGZHOU - China's generation born in the 1990s is beginning to take the political stage as 20-somethings make their debut at provincial-level legislative meetings across the country this week.

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Snow eases, but icy roads pose danger

This winter's largest blizzard is beginning to weaken after sweeping across vast central and southern regions, but the impact from freezing cold and accumulated ice is ongoing, disrupting traffic and causing economic losses.

Waters near Sanchi pass quality testings

The water quality in the East China Sea where an Iranian tanker sank over three weeks ago, causing an oil slick, meets the highest Chinese standards, the maritime authority said on Saturday.

Sina Weibo closes 'hot' lists after rebuke

Sina Weibo, one of China's most popular social media, has been ordered by Beijing's internet watchdog to suspend its "hot" rankings for failing to stop the spread of illegal content.

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Capital strengthens smog fight by $93m

Beijing has boosted funding for the war on smog by almost 600 million yuan ($93.9 million) this year, with one of the main targets the growing threat from vehicle exhaust, especially diesel trucks.

Modest targets set for easing congestion

Expanding the subway and bike lane networks should help reduce gridlock in downtown Beijing, but authorities do not expect to see major improvements in traffic flow in 2018, information released over the weekend suggests.

Adviser suggests giving new mums 1-year leave

Beijing has been urged to extend maternity leave to one year, to benefit both the recovery of the mother and the healthy development of the newborn.

Extra places to lift kindergarten sector

An additional 30,000 preschool places will be added in Beijing to meet the rising demand, while supervision of kindergarten management will be improved to provide a safer environment for pupils, acting Mayor Chen Jining said on Wednesday.

CHINA RELEASES ITS POLICY ON ARCTIC REGION

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Poorly run State parks face censure

National parks under poor management or with illegal projects and activities being conducted in them will be kicked off the national parks list, according to the State Forestry Administration.