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The move was the result of a January dialogue in Beijing between Premier Li Keqiang and representatives of the country’s private enterprises, who gave their feedback on what ailed China’s economy.
The move was the result of a January dialogue in Beijing between Premier Li Keqiang and representatives of the country’s private enterprises, who gave their feedback on what ailed China’s economy.
Pollution across northern region of Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei and surrounds this week may linger, and high humidity is likely to exacerbate the problem.
Pollution across northern region of Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei and surrounds this week may linger, and high humidity is likely to exacerbate the problem.
Shenzhen joins a number of mainland cities using face scans at metro entrances.
Shenzhen joins a number of mainland cities using face scans at metro entrances.
The son of a founding military marshal, Ye ruled Guangdong province for two decades, forging ties with tycoons and officials throughout the region.
The son of a founding military marshal, Ye ruled Guangdong province for two decades, forging ties with tycoons and officials throughout the region.
The country’s schools and universities have been keen adopters of artificial intelligence, applying the technology in classrooms and dormitories.
The country’s schools and universities have been keen adopters of artificial intelligence, applying the technology in classrooms and dormitories.
Researchers will conduct tests in Gansu to see whether the area will make a viable facility to store highly radioactive waste safely.
Researchers will conduct tests in Gansu to see whether the area will make a viable facility to store highly radioactive waste safely.
Commercial negotiations nearly complete for project which led to street protests over location in 2016.
Commercial negotiations nearly complete for project which led to street protests over location in 2016.
Nuclear safety boss suggests Chinese companies will weather the move, thanks to partnerships with other countries.
Nuclear safety boss suggests Chinese companies will weather the move, thanks to partnerships with other countries.
Study on impact of global infrastructure scheme finds that if countries don’t curb emissions, temperatures could rise by nearly 3 degrees Celsius by 2050.
Study on impact of global infrastructure scheme finds that if countries don’t curb emissions, temperatures could rise by nearly 3 degrees Celsius by 2050.
Xinhua commentary doesn’t threaten specific action but warns of three bottom lines ‘that must not be crossed’.
Xinhua commentary doesn’t threaten specific action but warns of three bottom lines ‘that must not be crossed’.
ZAO allows users to superimpose their faces on images of famous actors.
ZAO allows users to superimpose their faces on images of famous actors.
Xinhua moves from previous comparisons with ‘colour revolution’ to directly giving the protests that description, and quotes late leader Deng Xiaoping as having said Beijing ‘should intervene’ if there were turmoil in Hong Kong.
Xinhua moves from previous comparisons with ‘colour revolution’ to directly giving the protests that description, and quotes late leader Deng Xiaoping as having said Beijing ‘should intervene’ if there were turmoil in Hong Kong.
Protest stretching along three railway lines was a nod to the Baltic Way, when 2 million people joined hands across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania calling for independence from the former Soviet Union.
Protest stretching along three railway lines was a nod to the Baltic Way, when 2 million people joined hands across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania calling for independence from the former Soviet Union.
Central government’s warning about ‘signs of terrorism’ in escalating protest violence ‘provides cover for local authorities to continue on path they are on’.
Central government’s warning about ‘signs of terrorism’ in escalating protest violence ‘provides cover for local authorities to continue on path they are on’.
Global Times chief Hu Xijin takes aim at shopping centre, saying it was weak for allowing ‘rioters’ to remove Chinese national flags and toss them into sea.
Global Times chief Hu Xijin takes aim at shopping centre, saying it was weak for allowing ‘rioters’ to remove Chinese national flags and toss them into sea.
Heavy rain causes landslides and flooding, forcing more than a million people to leave their homes.
Heavy rain causes landslides and flooding, forcing more than a million people to leave their homes.
Li Jinxing says he will appeal against the decision by authorities in eastern China
Li Jinxing says he will appeal against the decision by authorities in eastern China
Chen says he was told he would ‘disappear’ if he continued to represent the daughter-in-law of a jail former Chinese leader.
Chen says he was told he would ‘disappear’ if he continued to represent the daughter-in-law of a jail former Chinese leader.
The southern mainland city was a test bed for market reforms 40 years ago and now Beijing is banking on it to spearhead development in the years ahead.
The southern mainland city was a test bed for market reforms 40 years ago and now Beijing is banking on it to spearhead development in the years ahead.
Xi Jinping and other senior leaders lead the mourning for Li, a controversial figure who was accused of playing a key role in the bloody suppression of pro-democracy protesters in 1989.
Xi Jinping and other senior leaders lead the mourning for Li, a controversial figure who was accused of playing a key role in the bloody suppression of pro-democracy protesters in 1989.
Chinese scientists say they have developed controls to help steer spent boosters crashing back to Earth.
Chinese scientists say they have developed controls to help steer spent boosters crashing back to Earth.
Three weeks of persistent hot weather has set new benchmarks for power use and maximum temperatures, authorities say.
Three weeks of persistent hot weather has set new benchmarks for power use and maximum temperatures, authorities say.
Observers say Beijing could take a more hardline position to try to end the situation if it deteriorates, including declaring a state of emergency.
Observers say Beijing could take a more hardline position to try to end the situation if it deteriorates, including declaring a state of emergency.
Earlier research estimated that in 2015 alone, 67,000 premature deaths in China were attributed to ozone, but more recent studies suggest that figure might have been understated.
Earlier research estimated that in 2015 alone, 67,000 premature deaths in China were attributed to ozone, but more recent studies suggest that figure might have been understated.
Effect of pollution that absorbs and scatters sunlight is made clearer by ‘unprecedented’ data, researchers say after study underlining the potential rewards as Beijing aims to switch from coal to solar and other clean energy.
Effect of pollution that absorbs and scatters sunlight is made clearer by ‘unprecedented’ data, researchers say after study underlining the potential rewards as Beijing aims to switch from coal to solar and other clean energy.
While much work has been done on mitigation, focus turns to adapting to changing circumstances of global warming.
While much work has been done on mitigation, focus turns to adapting to changing circumstances of global warming.
It will be world’s largest single-terminal airport – and could eventually become the busiest by passenger traffic.
It will be world’s largest single-terminal airport – and could eventually become the busiest by passenger traffic.
Veterans of Sino-Japanese war – which ended 74 years ago – among those likely to be set free, state media says.
Veterans of Sino-Japanese war – which ended 74 years ago – among those likely to be set free, state media says.
After two decades of inaction, Chinese President Xi Jinping has set a deadline for the nation.
After two decades of inaction, Chinese President Xi Jinping has set a deadline for the nation.
Study by US scientists based on 44 years of satellite imagery says changes to seasonal run-offs pose growing threat to water supplies for 800 million people.
Study by US scientists based on 44 years of satellite imagery says changes to seasonal run-offs pose growing threat to water supplies for 800 million people.