Tianhe-2 retains world's most powerful supercomputer: report

2015-11-17 10:35:43

China's Tianhe-2 supercomputer has retained its position as the world's most powerful system for the sixth consecutive time, according to a biannual Top500 list of supercomputers released Monday.

Attacks in Paris prompt China to boost security

2015-11-16 07:07:57

China will intensify counter terrorism security measures following the Paris attacks that so far killed 132 lives and injured hundreds of people.

Courier companies to face punishment for info leaks

2015-11-16 15:49:23

Chinese courier companies might face fines of up to 50,000 yuan (around $7,814) and license revocation for leaking customers' personal information.

88.9% want longer maternity leave for second children: survey

2015-11-16 14:02:31

A survey by China Youth Daily has revealed some of the main reasons people are reluctant to have second children.

Mudslide deaths rise to 23

2015-11-16 07:44:54

The death toll from an East China landslide has risen to 23, with 14 people still missing, China News Service said on Sunday.

Six jobs have potential to become best paying over next five years

2015-11-16 09:49:15

Some leading experts have suggested that six jobs are most likely to become the best-paying occupations over the next five years and beyond, according to a Xinhua report.

Govt officials' unnatural deaths still largely unexplained

2015-11-13 07:49:57

The unnatural deaths of seven government officials in different provinces of the nation in less than a month have raised concerns among members of the public.

110 firms face penalties for failing to reduce pollution

2015-11-13 07:49:57

More than 110 companies in northeastern China that failed to reduce pollution will be severely penalized by the government, says environmental watchdog.

Charity law will encourage donors, experts say

2015-11-13 07:53:50

Improving China's charitable organizations will encourage more donations, experts and lawmakers said.

High-speed train for extremely low temperatures wins approval

2015-11-13 07:49:57

Chinese train maker CRRC Corp Ltd will put high-speed trains into operation by the end of the year that can run in adverse weather conditions.

New security-enhanced 100 yuan note to enter market on Thursday

2015-11-11 08:07:35

A new 100-yuan bank note will be released by the central bank on Thursday, Xinhua reported.

China, Mongolia to push blueprint

2015-11-11 07:47:30

China and Mongolia vowed on Tuesday to strengthen efforts on the blueprint for an economic corridor linking the two countries and Russia.