Post-90s quits his job to make traditional paper umbrellas

In January, an outdoor paper umbrella with a diameter of three meters was unveiled at Maison & Objet, a renowned home decor expo in Paris, and ten paper umbrellas were immediately ordered by a Paris design store.

In pictures: Destroying fake and shoddy products

China has made great efforts to crack down on counterfeit and shoddy products in recent years. Now, let's look at some of the impressive, and sometimes spectacular, scenes showing the destruction of fake and shoddy products.

Armless farmer builds new hands for himself, others

The world in photos: March 7 - March 13

We present some of the most striking images from major stories around the world in the past week.

China's booming IT industry helps drones fly high

The world sat up and took notice that manufacture of drones in common parlance－is now the forte of Chinese companies, never mind China Inc lags in aircraft-making capability.

This 'mermaid' left broadcasting for a watery world

Li Wanying, 27, worked at television stations and media companies after she graduated with a major in broadcasting and anchoring.

Snapshots at Two Sessions

The headgear of an ethnic minority delegate as she arrives for the third plenary meeting of the fourth session of China's 12th National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 13, 2016.

Beijing sees blue sky during the two sessions

Beijing sees blue sky during the two sessions

Fukushima five years on: Searching for loved ones

Survivors exposed themselves to high levels of radiation five years ago while searching for family members swept away by the tsunami that triggered meltdowns at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant.

Robots ready to offer a helping hand

Let's take a look at industrial robots that are used in various industries, including the automotive, electronic, mechanical and chemical industries, among others.

China to bulid another polar ship after Xuelong

Bidding for the construction of China's second polar research ship will start by the end of April and the new vessel will boast stronger icebreaking capabilities.

Top 10 economies where women hold senior roles

Females in China have broken many barriers in the past three years as more women ascend to top decision-making levels. Women held 21 percent of senior jobs in 2014 in the Chinese mainland and 25 percent in 2015 but the rate surged to 30 percent this year.