Chinese mainland suspends films, film personnel from participating in Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards
The China Film Administration on Wednesday banned Chinese mainland films and associated personnel from participating in the 2019 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards.
Beijing to draft 'uncivilized behavior' law
After local parks released a blacklist of uncivilized behavior in late July, the Beijing government now solicits public opinions for a draft law on these behaviors, including loud square dancing and wearing a "Beijing bikini."
Central govt responds to possible PLA deployment in HK
China on Tuesday further responded to questions on whether the People's Liberation Army (PLA) will be deployed to take over Hong Kong.
China's H-6K bomber expected to be armed with hypersonic weapons
The main mission objective of China's H-6K bomber is to strike key strategic points deep within enemy territories, the state broadcaster revealed, leading experts to predict that the warplane could eventually be armed with hypersonic weapons that can destroy hostile military hubs 3,000 kilometers away within minutes.
'No food, no running' rule at museums sparks online debate
Chinese netizens got involved in a heated debate over etiquette in museums after media reported some parents' complaints about a ban on food and running at the Guangdong Museum in South China, saying the museum is "asking too much of children."
WeChat user fined 1,000 yuan for posting insulting comments
A Chinese man who scolded another person on WeChat, a popular social media platform in China, was ordered to pay 1,000 yuan ($114) as compensation by a court in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for reputation and privacy infringement.
China calls US officials' remarks in Australia 'unwarranted attacks'
US officials' recent remarks in Australia are unwarranted attacks and slandering against China, which exposed the lingering hegemonic mentality of certain forces in the US, the Chinese Embassy in Australia said.
Authorities to replace postcode with personal address identity system
China is preparing to set up a new postcode system that enables each resident to have an exclusive personal address identity in the future.
Ministry asks 29 top world firms to rectify problematic China map
Some 29 of the world's top 500 companies has been asked to rectify online maps that incorrectly portray China's territory in the first half of 2019, the Chinese authority said.
Chinese light tank to get added protection
China's made-for-export light tank, VT5, is expected to be outfitted with an active protection system, state broadcaster reported, which will enable the thin-armored tank to significantly expand its defense capability.
Merit citations indicate PLA Navy's weapon development
Another Chinese naval scientist working on full electric propulsion (FEP) received a first-class merit citation on Wednesday, a year after a colleague on his team was likewise honored. Experts said the honors reflect the rapid development in China's FEP warships.
Jiangsu Television denies rumor of ceasing cooperation with Taiwan artists
Jiangsu Television, a television channel in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, denied an online rumor Wednesday, which claimed the network will cease cooperation with artists from the island of Taiwan in all of its television shows.
Military exercises conducted in waters near Taiwan
China has started military exercises in both the East and South China Seas near coastal areas, according to two navigation restriction notices released by maritime safety authorities on Monday and Sunday.
Copyright holders of textbook photos offered $290,000
Chinese photographers associations are offering 2 million yuan ($290,000) to copyright holders, some of whom are foreigners, of more than 4,000 photos used in textbooks.
Cancelation of award-winning movie for 'technical reasons' upsets Chinese moviegoers
Many Chinese internet users reacted with bafflement at the cancelation for "technical reasons" of Parasite, an award-winning South Korean movie on Saturday.
Shaolin martial arts school promotes soccer on campus
A Shaolin martial arts boarding school is developing youth soccer training
PLA establishes modern weapons, equipment system: white paper
The Chinese military is establishing a modernized weaponry and equipment system by commissioning the likes of Type 15 tanks, Type 052D destroyers, J-20 fighters and DF-26 intermediate and long-range ballistic missiles, according to a white paper issued by defense ministry on Wednesday.
Trade talks, forums drive up govt spending
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spent 12.93 million yuan ($1.88 million) or 25 percent more than budgeted on overseas trips, vehicles and receptions, a result of more frequent overseas trips for trade talks and economy-boosting forums.