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Late Chinese leader Li Peng cremated
Late Chinese leader Li Peng was cremated in Beijing on Monday. He passed away due to illness in Beijing on July 22 at the age of 91.
Core module of China's space station enters flight model phase
The core module of China's space station has passed comprehensive tests and vacuum thermal tests for its preliminary prototype, and it's currently preparing to start its flight model phase.
Scientists develop new method to control mosquitoes
Chinese scientists have developed a new method to control the population of Asian tiger mosquito, one of the world's most invasive mosquito species that carries dengue and Zika virus.
China's breakthrough in converting carbon dioxide into liquid fuels
Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in converting carbon dioxide into liquid fuels and other valuable chemicals under mild conditions through the use of light and electricity, reports Science and Technology Daily.
China successfully tests accurate landing of rocket debris
China has successfully tested the technology that can accurately control the landing site of falling rocket parts, making progress toward reusable launch vehicles in the future.
China releases guideline for enhanced reform in fire service
China will comprehensively reform the supervision and management of fire control work, step up management at the source, and prevent and defuse risks.
Editorials slamming U.S. accusations against China hit Chinese social media
Three opinion pieces published by China Media Group slamming the United States for making unfounded accusations against China went viral after being quoted in Xinwen Lianbo, the prime-time evening news bulletin CCTV.
Progress made in Chinese enterprises' purchase of U.S. agricultural produce
Millions of tonnes of American soy beans have been shipped out to China, the latest progress in the purchase of U.S. agricultural products by Chinese enterprises after a June meeting of the two heads of state in Osaka.
China renews orange alert for high temperatures
The National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Sunday renewed an orange alert for high temperatures for vast portions of China.
The first provincial-level bronzeware museum opens in N China
The Shanxi Bronze Museum, the first provincial-level bronzeware museum in China, opened to the public on Saturday in north China's Shanxi Province.
China's youngsters consider interests over salaries in choosing majors
A recent survey has suggested that China's youngsters born in the 21st century think more of their personal interests than the economic outlook of their future employment in choosing their college majors.
East China's Shandong welcomes its first 8-lane expressway
The Jinan-Qingdao expressway in eastern China's Shandong completed its expansion project and was open to traffic on Friday, with its former four lanes widened to eight.
China aims to further expand vegetation coverage of grasslands
China aims to further enhance the vegetation coverage ratio of grasslands in a bid to improve the grassland ecology, said an official with the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
Remains of late Chinese leader Li Peng to be cremated
The remains of late Chinese leader Li Peng will be cremated in Beijing on Monday.
Viral hepatitis epidemic effectively controlled in China: official
The epidemic of viral hepatitis has been effectively controlled in China thanks to the country's increased prevention and control efforts, according to an official with the National Health Commission (NHC).
China's new marine resource survey ship delivered in Guangzhou
The marine resource survey ship Da Yang Hao was delivered in Guangzhou on Friday. The high-tech vessel makes China a global pioneer in shipbuilding and ocean survey technology.
China, Philippines reach important consensus
China and the Philippines have reached important consensus on bilateral ties, the South China Sea issue and regional cooperation and development during the 22nd diplomatic consultation between the two countries.
26 killed, 25 missing in SW China landslide
As of 7 p.m. on Friday, 26 people were confirmed dead and 25 others remained missing after a landslide hit southwest China's Guizhou Province late Tuesday, local authorities said.
38 ancient tombs discovered in northeast China
Chinese archaeologists have discovered 38 ancient tombs dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in northeast China's Liaoning Province.
Foreign kindergarten teacher arrested for sexual abuse in E China
A foreign teacher was arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse in a kindergarten in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, local authorities confirmed on Friday.