Children in rural areas spend more time gazing at handset and computer screens than their peers in cities.

More than 1,600 exhibitors attended the five-day Pet Fair Asia 2019 which kicked off on Wednesday at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

China will introduce the strictest-ever measures to protect its natural forests accounting for 64 percent of the country's total area,including banning all commercial logging nationwide, the forestry authorities announced on Wednesday.

A total of 148 drugs have been newly included in a renewed list of drugs covered by China's basic medical insurance, work-related injury insurance and childbirth insurance that was unveiled Tuesday.

Seven people were killed and 24 are missing after multiple mudslides hit Wenchuan county in Sichuan province on Tuesday, local authorities said.

The competition will also help authorities to scout talent for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

A key fishery base in Xinjiang, the lake is rich in more than 20 kinds of wild and precious fish species.

Themed "Intelligent Ecosystem for a New Open Era," the conference showcases robots used for various purposes.

The five-star ratings of five hotels in China have been revoked due to problems found during secret investigations by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, according to the ministry.

Several ministry-level departments, including those responsible for food safety, water resources, and banking, have responded recently to issues of public concern.