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Can life exist on moon of Saturn?

[2017-04-15 07:27]

WASHINGTON - An ice-encrusted moon orbiting Saturn appears to have the conditions necessary for life, NASA has announced, unveiling new findings made by its unmanned Cassini spacecraft.

Improved Sino-Sao Tomean ties seen to follow trend

[2017-04-15 07:27]

The resumption of diplomatic ties between China and the African island nation of Sao Tome and Principe has complied with the trend of the times, President Xi Jinping said on Friday, calling for more cooperation in all areas to benefit the people of both sides.

Artist mixes music of China and Britain

[2017-04-15 07:27]

The London Symphony Orchestra's Gareth Davies played the dizi (a traditional Chinese flute) to present the premiere of And Nights Bright Days at Beijing's Reignwood Theater during the symphony's China tour in March. The solo was later performed in Shanghai, Wuhan and Macao.

PBOC will stick with its prudent measures

[2017-04-15 07:27]

The central bank will continue to implement prudent monetary policy and to ensure credit grows at a proper pace, after data released on Friday showed improvement of the credit structure.

China unveils youth development plan

[2017-04-15 07:27]

Central authorities released China's first 10-year youth development plan on Thursday, vowing it will offer better policies, education and healthcare services for the age group.

Xi: Dialogue needed to calm region

[2017-04-13 06:52]

The Korean Peninsula issue should be settled through peaceful means, President Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, adding that Beijing is willing to continue a dialogue with Washington on the issue.

Guidelines to help fix national healthcare

[2017-04-13 06:52]

China will press to strengthen medical partnerships and arrange closer ties between top-tier hospitals and grassroots medical services to provide better health management and care for urban and rural residents.

Archaeologists find beauty in 10 top sites

[2017-04-13 06:52]

Chinese archaeologists worked at more than 2,000 sites in 2016, and experts have selected the 10 best ones.

3 metro areas fail in pollution controls

[2017-04-13 06:52]

The governments of three of China's most populous cities have been told they provided inadequate pollution controls and failed to meet some "green" targets, according to the results of top-level inspections.

Spring attracts hundreds of climbers to Tibet's peaks

[2017-04-13 06:52]

More than 300 mountaineers from around the world will try to conquer some of the planet's highest peaks during this year's spring climbing season in the Tibet autonomous region.

Our Beijing bicycles, part 2: Wally returns

[2017-04-13 06:52]

Sometimes you run into people who are a true inspiration. They may not win medals or public acclaim, but they are determined, cheerful and unpretentious, and generally make the world a better place.

Ties benefit archipelago republic

[2017-04-13 06:52]

Premier Li Keqiang called on the African island nation Sao Tome and Principe to firmly adhere to the one-China policy while promoting cooperation with Beijing in areas like tourism and fisheries after resuming diplomatic ties four months ago.

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