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China's 1st national maritime museum to open in May
Covering an area of 150,000 square meters, the museum is made up of four white streamlined buildings crossing the land and the sea.
China uses high-tech measures for cultural heritage protection
China is using high-tech measures, such as satellite remote sensing technologies, in protecting its cultural heritage.
2019 Spring Disney Inspiration Run kicks off in Shanghai
The 2019 Spring Disney Inspiration Run got off to a flying start at Shanghai Disney Resort on Saturday with more than 7,500 participants crossing the finish line.
700 Chinese sturgeons released into China's longest river
A total of 700 Chinese sturgeons were released on Saturday into the country's longest river, the Yangtze River, to save the species from extinction.
Land-sea freight route connects China's Chongqing, India
A new land-sea freight route was launched earlier this week, linking southwest China's Chongqing Municipality and India. A freight train carrying 25 containers stopped at Qinzhou port in Guangxi on Friday.
China's 2nd CIIE to showcase high-end consumer goods
The second China International Import Expo to be held in November in Shanghai will introduce an exhibition on high-end consumer goods, organizers say.
Six other put under coercive measures over E China's chemical plant blast
Six other people have been put under criminal coercive measures for the deadly chemical plant blast that killed 78 people in east China's Jiangsu Province in March, the local government announced on Saturday.
Second forum to further boost Belt & Road development: Think tank
A Chinese government think tank expects the upcoming Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation to further boost development of the Belt and Road Initiative.
China-Europe train services on the rise
China-Europe trains made 234 trips departing from or arriving in the city of Zhengzhou, capital of Henan Province, during the Jan.-March period, up 95 percent from last year.
Chinese state councilor stresses flood control efforts
Chinese State Councilor Wang Yong has called for all-out efforts of flood control by screening for hidden dangers and improving areas of weakness.
11 people dead in Shenzhen floods
Eleven people were killed in floods triggered by a sudden rainstorm in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen Thursday night, local authorities confirmed Saturday.
China Southern offers economy passengers more room for a modest fee
China Southern Airlines has announced that passengers on non-stop international flights from their hub in Guangzhou will be able to book an adjoining seat for their own use.
Authorities seeking compensation for damaged Terracotta Warrior
The Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center said that it was exploring for compensation to pay for damage done to a Terracotta Warrior during an exhibition in the United States, according to a report by Beijing Youth Daily.
China's Chang'e-4 probe switches to dormant mode
The lander and the rover of the Chang'e-4 probe switched to dormant mode for the lunar night on Friday, with the rover traveling an accumulated 178.9 meters on the far side of the moon.
Eco-friendly toilet to be set up at 7,028m on Mt. Qomolangma
China is to add an eco-friendly toilet at the camp 7,028 meters up the north slope of Mount Qomolangma during the climbing season this spring.
Photo provider shutdown amid 'black hole' image copyright row
China's major photo agency VCG pulled its website offline after it was found claiming copyright over the first image of a black hole along with pictures of the national flag and emblem.
7 dead, 4 missing after floods in Shenzhen
The death toll has risen to seven after sudden strong rainfall triggered floods in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen Thursday night, local authorities said Friday.
China stages exhibition to display civilizations along Silk Road
An exhibition of treasures from national museums along the Silk Road was staged Thursday at the National Museum of China in Beijing.
China expects smooth negotiations on Free Trade Zone with Japan, ROK
China on Thursday expressed the hope for smooth progress of negotiations on Free Trade Zone with Japan and Republic of Korea (ROK).
Zhang Koukou's death penalty sentence upheld after second trial
Zhang Koukou, who killed three people in revenge for his mother's death, has had his death penalty sentence upheld by Shaanxi Provincial High People's Court after a second trial.