Shanghai sizzles in 120-year high heat

A wave of warm weather rolled into Shanghai on Saturday, pushing temperatures up to 31.2 C, a 120-year record high for mid-April, according to a local weather station.

Incoming HK chief's election 'deserved'

Beijing will not waiver on the principle of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong and will fully support the newly appointed chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and her government to govern according to law, President Xi Jinping said on April 11.

Panda cubs move to Dutch 'palace'

A pair of Chinese panda cubs arrived in the Netherlands on April 13 and will stay there for joint scientific research and breeding for 15 years.

US stance won't affect Beijing's commitment

China's special envoy on climate change reaffirmed on April 11 the nation's commitment to its 2015 Paris pledge, even if domestic policies in the United States change.

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We are ready to boost exchanges and dialogue with the US, to respect each other, seek mutual benefits and push for the greater development of China-US ties."

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Simplified tax regime is on the horizon

China will simplify its tax regime and push forward legislation to improve the value-added tax system, the head of the nation's top taxation authority says.

New Area to host smart industries

XIONGAN NEW AREA, Hebei - There are two types of factories at Life Lamps company: the hot, noisy and cumbersome; and the clean, quiet and automated.

Couple crosses Atlantic Ocean in Chinese-made aircraft

A couple with a penchant for adventure has successfully flown over the Atlantic Ocean in a Chinese-made plane.

Partnerships planned for medical institutes

Medical partnerships will be promoted across China by 2020 to provide patients with more sustainable and efficient healthcare services, according to a central government guideline to be released.

Launch of satellite marks new communications era

China launched its most advanced communications satellite at 7:04 pm on Wednesday, marking the start of the country's large-capacity communications network in space.

Taiwan is 'harming cross-Straits relations

The Chinese mainland accused Taiwan of harming cross-Straits relations by playing up a case involving a Taiwan man who is under investigation on the mainland, an official said on Wednesday.