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China's irrigated area tops the world
China has the largest expanse of irrigated lands in the world, which helps ensure food security at home, a water resources official has said.
Shanghai to host world AI conference
China's economic hub Shanghai will hold the 2019 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in late August. This year's event will focus on a connected intelligent world enabled by the development of AI technologies.
Mainland suspends individual tours to Taiwan from 47 cities
Starting from August 1, 2019, citizens from 47 cities in the Chinese mainland will not be allowed to travel to Taiwan with individual tourist travel visas. The decision was made based on current cross-Strait relations.
China to fund new football pitches with 2 mln yuan investment
An official document says newly-built football pitches in China will be subsidized by the central government. And 11-a-side football pitches will be subsidized by 2 million yuan each.
Chinese Nobel laureate receives honorary doctorate in Peru
Chinese Nobel laureate Mo Yan was awarded an honorary doctorate from Peru's Pontifical Catholic University on Tuesday. The Chinese novelist traveled to Lima to take part in the city's 2019 International Book Fair from July 30 to 31.
China-made solar-powered unmanned aircraft makes maiden flight
The China-developed solar-powered unmanned aircraft "MOZI 2" has completed a successful maiden flight, its producer OXAI Aircraft Co., Ltd. said Tuesday.
Exhibition featuring live goldfish opens in Forbidden City
An exhibition showcasing live goldfish and goldfish-themed cultural relics kicks off in the Forbidden City Tuesday.
Hong Kong police charge 45 people following illegal assembly
Police force of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region said on Tuesday that 45 people were charged with rioting, assaulting police officer and possession of offensive weapons respectively after a recent illegal assembly.
China releases pardoned prisoners
The first group of prisoners, who were granted special pardons on June 29, have been released, according to a statement given to Xinhua Tuesday.
Chinese doctor rescues Japanese tourist at the Great Wall
A Chinese doctor has helped to save the life of a 52-year-old female Japanese tourist who collapsed at the Badaling section of the Great Wall due to the hot weather on Saturday.
U.S. negotiators arrive in Shanghai for new round of trade consultations
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer arrived in Shanghai on Tuesday for the 12th round of China-U.S. high-level economic and trade consultations.
460 evacuated after floods, landslides damage SW China railway
Railway authorities on Tuesday evacuated 460 villagers and workers who had been trapped after floods and landslides snarled traffic on a pivotal railway linking southwest China's Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.
China, Pakistan to enhance CPEC cooperation
China and Pakistan should implement consensus reached by leaders of the two countries and enhance strategic communication and coordination, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan said on Tuesday.
White Rabbit candy flavored milk goes on sale in China
China's iconic candy brand White Rabbit has launched its first flavored milk. The new milk, which went on sale last week, is the outcome of a partnership with China's well-known dairy company Bright Dairy & Food Co.
Dramatic improvements in Xinjiang's development over the past 70 years
China released a report named "Build a beautiful Xinjiang, realize the Chinese dream" on Tuesday, introduced the economic and social development over the past 70 years in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Serial killer, rapist executed in north China
Zhao Zhihong, a convict of multiple murders, was executed in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Tuesday morning, said the Supreme People's Court.
Number of healthy years lags behind life expectancy for the elderly
China's elderly are spending an average of eight years with a chronic health condition, according to a report issued by the National Health Commission on Monday.
At least 77 injured in bus collision in Hong Kong
At least 77 people were injured Tuesday after two double-decker buses collided just outside the Tai Lam Tunnel in Hong Kong.
Death toll rises to 42 in southwest China landslide
The death toll from a landslide in southwest China's Guizhou Province has risen to 42 while nine remained missing, local authorities said Monday.
Scientists discover Tyrannosauripus in east China
Paleontologists from China and the United States have found a Tyrannosauripus, a giant dinosaur footprint fossil in eastern China's Jiangxi Province, marking the first discovery of Tyrannosauripus in China.