State Council demands accelerated housing renovation

2015-06-30 14:59:10

The State Council issued a guideline on Tuesday demanding local authorities formulate a three-year plan to accelerate renovation of run-down areas and dilapidated rural houses.

East China's 'most beautiful' high-speed rail opens

2015-06-30 13:40:01

The high-speed railway connecting east China's Hefei, Anhui Province and Fuzhou, Fujian province was opened Sunday.

Uygur family saves Han orphan

2015-06-30 10:48:56

The story of an ethnic Han girl and a Uygur family shows that love can transcend ethnicity.

Tourists amazed by artificial water cascades in Henan

2015-06-30 10:27:32

Tourists look at water cascades generated by the Xiaolangdi Dam on the Yellow River in Central China's Henan province, June 29, 2015. The artificial water cascades generated by the Xiaolangdi Dam on the Yellow River are feasts for the eyes for tourists when the dam does its annual de-sedimentation between late June and early July.

Greater independence needed to increase effectiveness of Chinese think tanks

2015-06-30 10:09:19

China is experiencing a golden age for think tanks, but some experts say there is still much to be done in the field, said some experts at the 4th Global Think Tanks Summit in Beijing on June 27.

Overseas Chinese key players in Belt and Road Initiative

2015-06-29 15:22:12

Overseas Chinese will provide assistance to implement the "One Belt, One Road" Initiative, vice-minister of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council said on Monday.

7 ways to make graduation travel more memorable

2015-06-29 06:00:00

Graduation season is not just about receiving degrees but also celebrating the end of school days. A growing trend among Chinese students is to take a trip, with many going abroad.

Wechat becomes major platform for Chinese people

2015-06-29 09:03:14

A new report is suggesting Tencent's social messaging service WeChat is rapidly becoming one of the main sources for people in China to share information.

Great Wall needs better protection

2015-06-28 20:42:05

The Great Wall of China is under assault from both man and nature, and preservation is proving to be no easy task.

Nation can meet growth challenges, premier says

2015-06-27 03:23:38

China is capable of "maintaining mid- to high-speed growth" despite challenges, Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday.

Chinese curve busters

2015-06-27 10:10:44

Chinese curve busters