A revamped pollutant discharge policy has been released that requires all stationary sources of pollution in China to be licensed by 2020, to further curb emissions, the Ministry of Environmental Protection said.
China urged Japan on Monday to "act prudently" and play a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and stability, as Japan reportedly considers deployment of a US missile defense system, following the Republic of Korea.
More online writers joining the forefront of the literary mainstream and the increasing global appeal of Chinese writers will be featured topics during the upcoming ninth National Congress of the China Writers Association.
China on Monday called on countries to join hands in strengthening maritime security and overcoming the challenges and threats faced at sea.
China will continue to participate in and support United Nations affairs, President Xi Jinping tells UN secretarygeneral designate Antonio Guterres.
Qin Yuhai, former deputy director of Henan Provincial People's Congress Standing Committee, was sentenced Monday to 13 years and six months in prison for accepting bribes.
Lou Yangsheng was elected governor of North China's Shanxi province Monday.
The top health authority called for better public facilities for mothers and babies, to support the implementation of the two-child policy and improve family planning services as a whole.
The State Council, China's cabinet, has announced the appointment and removal of several officials, according to a circular issued Monday.
China has approved a 247 billion yuan railway plan to improve transport links between the capital Beijing, the port city of Tianjin, and the neighbouring province of Hebei, part of plans to integrate the three areas into a mega-city.
Chinese authorities on Sunday told safety watchdogs nationwide to launch thorough work safety checking to resolutely curb severe accidents and plug the holes in safety standards.
Wang Zuo'an, head of the State Administration for Religious Affairs, said at the National Congress of the China Islamic Association on Saturday that the infiltration of extremist thoughts into the eastern and central areas deserves close attention.