Delegation salutes Tibet anniversary

2015-09-08 06:51:07

The capital of the Tibet autonomous region is ready for a grand ceremony on Tuesday morning marking the 50th anniversary of the region's founding.

New technology improves detection of lung disease

2015-09-08 08:38:42

Early detection of lung disease in China is expected to greatly improve in a few years with the application of new technology, contributing to better prevention and treatment.

Chongqing to roll out hukou point system

2015-09-08 08:38:42

In an effort to deepen reforms of the hukou system, Chongqing will usher in a new residential permit system giving urban and rural residents the same access to social welfare and public services, the city announced at a news conference on Monday.

Woman 'swallowed heroin stash'

2015-09-08 08:37:36

A woman has been arrested for drug possession after being questioned by police at the Turpan train station in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and reportedly confessed she swallowed 78 pellets containing a total of 348 grams of heroin, China News Service reported on Sunday.

Officials are told to act as anti-graft watchdogs

2015-09-08 07:37:12

China's top anti-graft authority is warning officials at all levels that those who turn a blind eye to the corruption of others will be held accountable.

Living Buddha walks path of enlightenment

2015-09-08 07:12:43

On paper, Shabdrung Rinpoche seems like any other young man: He studies, debates, loves music, plays basketball, uses micro blogs and learns English.

Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei to work together to protect Great Wall

2015-09-08 06:43:18

Beijing is to unite with Tianjin and Hebei province to protect sections of the Great Wall bordering on the three administrative areas.

China sticks to freedom of religious belief: official

2015-09-08 06:12:43

The Communist Party of China (CPC) and the government will adhere to policies that ensure the freedom of religious belief, top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng said in Tibet on Monday.

Moon cakes may conceal more than sweet fillings, warns anti-graft body

2015-09-07 19:45:13

China's top anti-graft body has warned officials to avoid exorbitant gifts including moon cake gift boxes and asked media to investigate and report on any breach of regulations against corruption and extravagance ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival.

Medical escort service launched for expats

2015-09-07 16:25:30

As an expat living in China, are you getting enough of seeing a doctor in a typical Chinese public hospital? To help turn your adventurous hospital experience to one at ease, here comes a medical escort services for both Chinese and foreigners.

'Poorly paid' mayor resigns office

2015-09-08 08:37:36

The mayor of Jining in East China's Shandong province has resigned and gone into business, authorities in the province said.

White paper reaffirms living Buddha policy

2015-09-07 06:45:02

A white paper reaffirms Tibet's ethnic autonomous policy and Beijing's undeniable endorsement right on the reincarnation system.