Increasing involvement of dogs as part of security forces
More than four thousand police dogs will be deployed nationwide in China to fight violent and terrorist activities.
Health staff at games on lookout for Ebola virus
The Jiangsu provincial epidemic prevention agency is urging the public not to worry about the Ebola virus during the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games.
Shaolin plans to develop video games on kung fu
The Shaolin Temple in Henan province is to develop a new line of kung fu-themed video games to expand its influence among younger audiences.
Swift action urged after quake
Top leaders have told rescuers to race against time to save lives and do their best to resettle survivors following the earthquake in Yunnan province.
Cuban scorpion venom helps fight cancer
Venom from a scorpion native to Cuba, Rophalorus junceus, is being used by scientists as an effective weapon against cancer.
US doctor with Ebola virus arrives in Atlanta for treatment
A US doctor infected with the Ebola virus in Africa was able to walk from an ambulance into an Atlanta hospital on Saturday .
At least 381 dead as strong earthquake jolts Yunnan
At least 381 people were killed and more than 1,800 injured by a strong earthquake that jolted Southwest China's Yunnan province on Sunday afternoon.
Defense Ministry opens door to foreign media
Geng Yansheng began the 37th monthly news conference with a warm welcome for the eight foreign correspondents.
Henan wilting in record drought
Severe drought has sent river levels in parts of central and northern China to record lows.
Delays at airports see surge in flight insurance
Travel agencies have reported brisk sales of flight-delay insurance policies in the past two weeks.
Reforming hukou will unify rights of migrants
Chinese migrant workers living in cities will gradually have full access to schools and hospitals where they work.
Dozens left dead or injured after terror attack in Xinjiang
Dozens of civilians were killed or injured in a terrorist attack in Kashgar prefecture of the Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region.
Foreign kids enjoy summer fun in DPRK
The campers spend the eight days cooking, swimming, boating and mingling with their DPRK counterparts.
Asylum seekers in limbo could sue Australia govt
The fate of 157 Sri Lankan asylum seekers held at sea for almost a month before being brought to a detention center in Australia was stuck in limbo.
OSI group to fund food safety
US-based OSI Group announced on Monday that it would invest 10 million yuan ($1.62 million) three-year food safety education campaign in China.