The team of scientists who launched a study to identify similarities between human and zebrafish genes in February 2013 has finally released some promising results.
A lost relic from the Yuanmingyuan Imperial Garden, also known as the Old Summer Palace, fetched 74 million yuan ($12.06 million) at a Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong on Oct. 8, according to reports.
The severe air pollution in China has hit alarming levels, with recent reading of atmospheric particulate matters (PM2.5) hitting up to 20 times the safe limit of 25.
The government of China has agreed to sponsor food commodities in three African countries hit by Ebola, said Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng.
In a bid to assist the Chinese government in its fight against illegal wildlife trade, nine famous internet companies have given their assurance to prohibit trading and promotion of wildlife products on their platforms.
The government of China has given the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) the permission to proceed with the corporation's plan of constructing a section of Power of Siberia's pipeline C that will enable Russia to transport gas to China.
After China's restructuring of its one-child policy November last year, the second-child baby boom that ensued is now teeming many of the country's hospitals with expectant moms.
In 2013, Chinese consumers spent more on basic needs, according to a study conducted by Euromonitor International.
The 2014 National Day holiday revealed changes in the spending patterns of outbound Chinese tourists, who were found to have spent more on accommodation, entertainment and dining during the seven-day vacation.
One of the three tigers Russian President Vladimir Putin released in May has wandered across the Russian border and strayed in the Chinese territory, BBC reported.
With many historical sites and relics falling into ruin, the Chinese government seeks to bolster protection of cultural landmarks and artifacts by issuing revised regulations.
Premier Li Keqiang is off to a one-week travel to Europe to strengthen China's trade and investment ties with Germany, Russia and Italy. With their country as the first stop, experts in Germany suggest that China's rail innovation and technology can provide new opportunities to broaden the two countries' ties.
With the recent disappearances and physical assaults on female Chinese citizens in mainland China, the Beijing police made an effort to educate students and women on personal safety and self-defense.
China and the European Union are working on the final deals to settle their telecom trade dispute about the alleged illegal subsidies by telecom companies Huawei and ZTE.
A second batch of medical workers from China will be deployed to Africa to aid in the continuing fight against Ebola in Liberia.
