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One-fifth of China's arable land is polluted.
By 2020: State Council Eyes Restoring 90 Percent of China's Contaminated Agri Land

China's State Council aims to restore 90 percent of the country's polluted arable land. One fifth of China's agricultural soil is currently contaminated.

Underground radio stations illegally earn by unlawfully hawking fake medicines.
Northeast China's Police Authorities Bust Hundreds of Illegal Radio Stations

Over 300 radio stations were caught by northeast China's police illegally hawking fake medicines, threatening aviation safety via transmissions and promoting scams, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.

A U.S. scientist has received recognition from China for his contribution in the country's efforts to research about global climate change.
'For Cities, It's Time for Action': Shenzhen Forum Encourages Cities to Lead Battle Against Emissions

Paris Deputy Mayor Patrick Klugman is banking on cities' capacity to lead the global combat against climate change. France is one of the nations that signed the landmark deal in December last year.

President Xi Jinping is visiting Serbia, Poland and Uzbekistan to improve ties with Central and Eastern Europe.
Chinese President Xi's Visit to Central and Eastern Europe to Enhance Partnership Projects: Foreign Ministry Officials

Chinese President Xi Jinping has started his tour to Central and Eastern European countries. He is set to visit Serbia, Poland and Uzbekistan.

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China said it will assert its rights over islands in the South China Sea while maintaining its compliance with international laws and the UNCLOS.
China's South China Sea Venture Continues Amid Revelation of Its True Supporters

China still loudly refuses to bow to international arbitration with claims of support from 60 countries as analysts speculate that it is silently working its “mobile national sovereignty” in the disputed South China Sea waters.

China's environmental conservation efforts have clear positive effects, says a new research.
Study: China's Environmental Conservation Efforts Have Clear, Positive Impact

China is taking effective steps toward a better environment that have not gone unnoticed as scientists from the Stanford University note the positive impact of the government’s conservation efforts.

Pony Ma Huateng donates an average of $2.15 billion a year.
China's Most Generous Philanthropist Is Tencent Holdings' Pony Ma

Tencent Holdings' Pony Ma Huateng made it to the top of China's list of most generous philanthropists. Coming behind him is another Tencent executive, Charles Chen Yidan.

Construction of Disneyland in Shanghai forced nearby factories to close down.
At Least 150 Factories Forced to Shut Down to Make Way for Shanghai Disneyland

City authorities were instructed to "clean up the air" in areas close to the popular amusement park, leading to the eviction of hundreds of home and businessowners.

Black hole collision generated gravitational waves more powerful than out put of all the stars in the universe
ALMA Scientists observed black hole consuming cold gas

Black holes have been theorized for a little more than a century. In 1915, Albert Einstein developed his famous theory of general relativity, which sparked the search for these elusive celestial objects. Nevertheless, despite the hundred years of research, black holes are still shrouded in mystery. In fact, less than a week ago, scientists discovered another black hole related phenomenon that have left them baffled.

Take it sitting down: Job hunters turn to the traditional way of looking for work as they scan papers in front of a labor market on Feb. 27, 2016, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.
Recent Graduates Favor Knowledge-intensive Jobs; Blue-collar Work Attracts Fewer Applicants

The latest annual report by a research institute reveals that more college graduates prefer to engage in white-collar work than to apply in labor-intensive industries. Those jobs that received an increase in applicants are those related to information technology.

Tenzin Lhamo (L) and her mother Dolma Kyizom (R) of New York City hold a picture of the Dalai Lama and U.S. President Barack Obama as Tibetans gather outside the White House Feb. 18, 2010 in Washington, DC.
Obama holds private meet with Dalai Lama, wants Tibetan spiritual leader to talk to China

Despite opposition from China, United States President Barak Obama has privately met the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader Dalai Lama in White House on Wednesday.

China announces recruitment scheme to help reform the judicial system.
Doubts Emerge as China Reveals Yet Another Judiciary Recruitment Scheme to Bring Private Lawyers in the System

China is eyeing reform in the judiciary by opening it to private law practitioners and scholars, though there is doubt that the system is not independent enough to pursue such changes.

A new discovery by a team of scientists conducting their research in Chile has shed new light to the mysterious intricacies of black holes.
Scientists discovered that rain falls in black holes

In the past, scientists are adamant that massive black holes consume hot ionized gas in order to maintain its size. In layman's terms, this basically means that black holes feed on hot gas in order to remain massive. However, a new discovery by a team of scientists conducting their research in Chile has shed new light to the mysterious intricacies of black holes.

A Chinese man holds British and Chinese flags on Nov. 9, 2005, in London, England.
China, UK to Strengthen Security Cooperation

China has partnered with the United Kingdom to improve cooperation in security, law enforcement and justice issues at their first high-level security dialogue held in Beijing on Monday.

Oscar Pistorius reacts at the Pretoria High Court on September 11, 2014, in Pretoria, South Africa after Judge Thokosile Masipa has ruled out murder charges.
Oscar Pistorious trial: Devastated Reeva Steenkamp's dad forgives, asks Pistorius to pay for his crime; Fallen Paralympian shows no remorse

Oscar Pistorious' trial at the Pretoria High Court on June 14, Tuesday, was emotional when Reeva Steenkamp's father, Barry Steenkamp revealed how devastated he is over his daughter's murder. He claimed that he and his wife, June have forgiven his daughter's killer, but claimed that Pistorius must pay for the crime.

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