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Beijing horticultural expo sees over 2 mln visits
The International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 Beijing has welcomed 2.06 million visits since opening on April 29, according to the expo's organizer on Monday.
Jack Ma joins UN chief in discussion on global digital cooperation
Jack Ma joined UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Melinda Gates of the Gates Foundation in a live conversation on Monday to discuss global cooperation for a safer and more sustainable future of the digital industry.
China to promote end-of-life care services
China has begun to pilot an end-of-life care program in Shanghai as well as over 70 other cities and municipal districts to promote such care services, according to the National Health Commission at a press conference Monday.
Genetic resources under more scrutiny in China
The State Council, China's cabinet, published a regulation on the management of human genetic resources that will take effect from July 1.
Most cyber attacks on China originate from U.S.: report
Most of the cyber attacks targeting Chinese networks in 2018 have originated from the United States, according to an annual report released by China's National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team.
China's lunar rover travels over 212 meters on moon's far side
China's lunar rover Yutu-2 has driven 212.99 meters on the far side of the moon to conduct scientific exploration on the virgin territory.
Shenzhen to microchip all dogs
The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen plans to begin injecting microchips into all dogs from the second half of this year to better manage the pets, according to the city's Urban Administration and Law Enforcement Bureau.
Flood affects over 1.42 mln people in east China province
More than 1.42 million residents have been affected by torrential rain-triggered floods in east China's Jiangxi Province, with 135,000 relocated, local authorities said Monday.
Stranded whale in Hainan dies
A pilot whale stranded in Yizhou Bay in Sanya has been announced dead, despite attempts by locals to rescue the animal.
China to spend over 65 bln dollars on VR/AR by 2023: report
China's market spending on augmented reality and virtual reality (VR/AR) is forecast to exceed 65.21 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, according to a report published by the International Data Corporation (IDC).
Rock burst kills 9 in northeast China province
Nine people have been confirmed dead and 10 others injured following a rock burst late Sunday at a coal mine in Longjiapu, northeast China's Jilin Province.
China sees 96 mln domestic tourist trips during Dragon Boat Festival holiday
China saw a total of 95.98 million domestic tourist trips made during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, up 7.7 percent from the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
1 killed, 4 missing after rainstorms hit south China's Guangxi
At least one person was killed and four others missing amid heavy downpours and floods in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local authorities said Sunday.
6 dead, 1 missing as hail, floods hit east China
Six people have been confirmed dead and one missing after strong winds, hail and rainstorm-triggered floods hit east China's Jiangxi Province, local authorities said Sunday.
At 51, campus guard receives law degree
Zhou Dexin, a 51-year-old security guard at Xiamen University, received his Bachelor’s degree in law after five years of part-time studying.
Family tomb of ancient bronzeware artisans identified in Central China
Archaeologists in central China's Henan Province said they have identified 42 tombs unearthed since 2017 to be a family tomb of bronzeware artisans dating back over 3,000 years.
Short video series reveals secrets of cultural relic repair
Central China's Hunan Museum released a series of micro-videos on the restoration of cultural relics on Saturday, to celebrate this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day.
U.S. restriction on scientific collaboration with China opposed
The recent U.S. moves to throw a wrench into its scientific collaboration with China are "counterproductive" and could "backfire," scientists and policy advisors have warned.
China's spacecraft tracking ship Yuanwang-3 departs for new missions
China's spacecraft tracking ship Yuanwang-3 on Saturday set sail for the southern Pacific Ocean from a port in east China's Jiangsu Province for upcoming satellite maritime monitoring missions.
514,000 residents affected as hail, floods hit east China
A total of 514,000 residents have been affected by strong winds, hail and rainstorm-triggered floods in east China's Jiangxi Province, with 45,000 relocated, local authorities said Saturday.