Lang Lang takes on UN Messenger of Peace role
Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang is taking to the world stage to help the United Nations promote global education.
Far horizons beckon as agencies eye Chinese
Overseas tourism destinations are expecting more Chinese travelers and taking measures to attract them.
Women, lean in
When Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's chief operating officer, visited China to promote her new book, she already had a large number of fans here.
Women's congress aims to close income gap, lift status
The widening income gap between men and women was the main point for discussion among delegates the 11th National Women's Congress.
Newspaper offers apology after detained journalist's confession
New Express published a front-page apology after one of its reporters who is being detained due to allegations of defamation made a confession.
Obama informed of Merkel surveillance
US President Barack Obama was personally informed of mobile phone tapping against German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Giant duck to exit after drawing crowds
The 18-meter rubber duck on display in Beijing since September has lured increasing numbers of visitors to the capital from around the country.
Study finds 40 percent of parents happy with one child
About 40 percent of Nanjing residents who meet China's requirements to have a second child are unwilling to do so.
Chongqing launches 72-hour visa-free stays
Chongqing will allow transit passengers 72-hour visa-free stays starting next month, in a move aimed at boosting the local economy and tourism.
Market for English courses surges
According to the Ministry of Education's National Education Development Statistical Bulletin, the market is already worth about 30 billion yuan.
China, Russia reach big oil deal
Russia will supply an additional 10 million metric tons of crude oil to China a year over the next decade.
Breast cancer on the rise in China
China and other developing countries are experiencing a surge in breast cancer incidence and mortality.
Xi offers support to overseas Chinese
President Xi Jinping has urged overseas-educated experts and professionals to contribute to realizing the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation.
Weatherman with vision dies, age 98
The weather forecast we check on a daily basis is accurate largely thanks to Ye Duzheng.
Spain seeks time zone change
Spanish lawmakers want to shift the country back a time zone and impose more healthy, family-friendly working hours.