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Greater flexibility in dealing with juvenile crimes

China will continue to strengthen its juvenile justice system, classify juvenile delinquencies on different levels and form a joint force with society to better protect the underage and prevent juvenile crimes, said Tong Jianming, deputy procurator-general, on Tuesday.

Nation to boost reach of credit tracking system

Members of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee have mooted the idea of a social credit evaluation system for the entertainment sector, as China steps up efforts to bring order to an industry that was rocked by plagiarism, tax evasion and payments to create fake fan followings in 2018.

Nation working toward reducing myopia by 2030

The increasing prevalence of nearsightedness, or myopia, among students in China has been a public health concern in recent years and has now come to discussion at one of China's most important meetings, at which national political advisers have called for intensified efforts to remedy the situation.

High-tech offers way ahead for shipyards

Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co Ltd, one of China's largest shipbuilders, will sign a new deal to construct five 15,000 TEU, or twenty-foot equivalent unit, dual-fuel container ships at the end of this month, its senior official said.

Greater oversight pledged for vaccine sector

China will improve its long-term regulatory mechanism for vaccines and implement the toughest possible oversight on related products, Jiao Hong, head of the National Medical Products Administration, said on Monday.

Doctor wants improved countryside healthcare

Village doctor Zhou Songbo treasures a pile of medical records almost two meters high in his clinic in a village in Zhuozhou, Hebei province, where he has worked for more than 32 years.

Youth the key to Greater Bay Area: political adviser

Increased efforts will be made to further engage young people in Hong Kong to join the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development, a political adviser said Sunday.

China should accelerate use of AI in Greater Bay Area: NPC deputy

China should accelerate the application of artificial intelligence-based technologies in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, said an industry insider Friday.

Political advisor calls for improved ecology observation on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

​A national political advisor Saturday called on authorities to improve the ecology and environment observation system of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Orbiting internet satellite system to begin trial run

Development and construction of the country's first low-orbit broadband communications satellite network, Hongyun, is on a fast track at China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp.