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China launches new BeiDou satellite
China sent a new satellite of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province at 10:41 p.m. Saturday.
China mulls regulating human gene studies in personality legislation
China is considering regulating studies related to human genes or embryos in the draft section of personality rights of the civil code, which was submitted to the top legislature for review Saturday.
Switzerland willing to bridge B&R construction: Swiss president
The President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer will pay a state visit to China next week and attend the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
Impartiality underscored in draft revisions to China's laws on judges, procurators
Objectivity and impartiality were emphasized in the latest draft revisions to the Judges Law and the Procurators Law submitted to China's top legislature for review on Saturday.
Cinemas ordered to refund high service fees for "Avengers: Endgame"
The China Film Bureau has found that some cinemas charged unreasonably high service fees to people buying tickets for Marvel's latest superhero film "Avengers: Endgame."
4 missing in Chongqing landslide after rainstorms
Four people were confirmed missing after landslides triggered by sudden rainstorms in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, local authorities said Saturday.
China mulls compensation for vaccine adverse events
China plans to introduce a compensation system for people who report adverse events linked to preventive vaccinations, according to a draft law under review at the top legislature.
Naval parade marking Chinese navy anniversary to be held on April 23
Celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Navy will be held off the coastal city of Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province from April 22-25.
China mulls amendment to securities law
A draft amendment to the Securities Law was submitted Saturday to a bimonthly session of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, China's top legislature, for a third reading.
China's “miracle grass” contributes to global sustainable development: UN meeting
China's "miracle grass," known as Juncao, is being held up by UN officials as a way the Belt and Road Initiative is helping advance sustainable development around the world.
Chinese EV Qiantu K50 debuts at New York auto show
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) Qiantu K50 made its debut at 2019 New York International Auto Show, marking latest progress in bringing the sports car into U.S. market.
Heilongjiang breeding center welcomes over 20 Siberian tiger cubs
More than 20 cubs have been born so far this year at the world's largest Siberian tiger breeding center in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.
First list of companies to 2nd CIIE released
Organizers of the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) have released the first list of companies that will attend the event to open in Shanghai in November.
Tech upgrades give a boost to Shihezi's agriculture industry
Drip irrigation technology, satellite navigation, and flying drones put to use in the field in the city of Shihezi in Xinjiang have boosted agricultural production and brought fundamental changes to farming in the region.
CAS provides 268 mln USD for B&R science projects
The Chinese Academy of Sciences has provided over 1.8 billion yuan (about 268 million U.S. dollars) for Belt and Road science and technology projects since the B&R Initiative was proposed in 2013, said CAS President.
First foreign vessel arrives for Chinese navy anniversary
A frigate of Singaporean navy arrived at Dagang port in Qingdao, Shandong Province, on Friday morning to attend the multinational navy event to mark the 70th founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy.
IFAD attributes China’s poverty alleviation success to vision and commitment
About 14 million Chinese were lifted out of poverty last year. But the country will need to lift 10 million more in order to achieve its goal of eradicating rural poverty by 2020.
China's cross-border capital flow remains stable in Q1: spokesperson
Official figures show that China's cross-border capital flow remained stable in the first quarter of the year, with foreign exchange reserve showing growth.
China opens Chang'e-6 mission for international payloads
China announced the cooperation plan for its future Chang'e-6 mission, offering to carry a total of 20 kg of solicited payloads, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Thursday.
Travel agencies adjust itineraries in aftermath of Notre Dame fire
While the world watches the aftermath of the fire in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Chinese travel agencies moved quickly to alter the itineraries for tourists who had planned to visit the iconic building.