For archaeologist, bones speak

2015-09-01 07:45:45

As the youngest staff member at the Forced Laborers Memorial Hall in Northeast China's Jilin province, Pan Sijie is a keeper of the remains.

High-speed rail expected to help tourism

2015-09-01 07:45:45

A complete high-speed railway circle is to start operation in Hainan province by the end of this year to further promote tourism of the island.

Fewer crimes to be subject to death penalty

2015-08-31 07:06:23

An amendment to the Criminal Law has been adopted removing the death penalty for nine crimes and limiting the ability of those convicted of corruption from continually seeking reduced sentences.

Road, subway restrictions listed online

2015-08-31 07:06:23

Some areas of Beijing, including several subway stations, will be restricted this week ahead of Thursday's big parade marking war victory.

6 killed in E China boat collision

2015-08-30 17:54:07

Six fishermen have been confirmed dead and one remains missing after their vessel collided with a merchant ship in the East China Sea on Wednesday, local authorities said on Sunday.

Soaring tides in Qiantang River

2015-08-30 11:19:58

Powerful waves roar over a barrier, scaring spectators along the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, Aug 29, 2015.

Hong Kong recalls the darkest days of war

2015-08-28 07:41:51

Survivors of the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong have never forgotten the grim struggle for survival from 1941 to 1945.

Chinese navy conducts live fire drill in East China Sea

2015-08-28 09:53:31

The Chinese navy conducted a live fire drill in the East China Sea on Thursday. The exercise involved more than 100 warships, dozens of aircraft and several missile launch battalions, navy sources said.

Illegal banking emerges as the rich Satan

2015-08-28 09:31:26

Flirting with enormous sums of money in illicit transfers, illegal banking has evolved into a behemoth that can feed corruption, drug trafficking and terrorism.

Overtime is norm for white-collar workers

2015-08-28 07:51:11

Working overtime has become routine for white-collar workers, with more than 60 percent of employees in a recent survey saying they have to work extra time on weekdays and 40 percent having to do so on the weekends.

Tianjin blasts death toll rises to 139

2015-08-27 09:53:00

The death toll from the Tianjin warehouse explosions two weeks ago has risen to 139, and 34 others remain missing, rescue authorities said on Wednesday.

Rainstorm leaves commuters struggling

2015-08-27 08:05:03

Woman holds umbrella for husband, man carries girlfriend in rain.