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Six medical workers detained for “fake” organ donation in East China

Six medical workers in East China's Anhui Province were detained by the police on suspicion of insulting corpses after a local man found they faked an organ donation for his deceased mother.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/14 23:43:40

Removable floodwalls protect Chinese cities

Domestically-made metal floodwalls have helped Chinese cities resist floods caused by super Typhoon Lekima at half the price of foreign products.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/14 23:33:40

Netizens censure Amazon for selling 'offensive', 'disrespectful' Hong Kong T-shirts

US online retail giant Amazon has irritated many in China on Wednesday after some netizens revealed it was selling T-shirts with images and slogans supporting violent protests in Hong Kong and their secessionist movement, which many view as not only offensive but also in violation of China's sovereignty.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/14 23:23:40

China's fighter drones possible with AI use: experts

China's plan to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) for drones would make fighter drones possible, allowing them to fly on their own, identify targets and make decisions to enhance their combat capability, Chinese military experts said on Wednesday.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/14 17:41:22

US Navy request for HK port visit amid protests may suggest ulterior motives: experts

The US' request to have its navy warships visit Hong Kong amid protests there is inappropriate and could have ulterior motives, Chinese experts said on Wednesday as China has reportedly turned the request down.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/14 16:41:36

Cities use matchmaking to attract talent

The local government of Ningde in East China's Fujian Province has started offering matchmaking services to attract and retain talent to help develop its energy industry.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/13 22:48:40

WeChat punishes 16,000 accounts involved in illegal merchandise promotion

China's major social media platform, WeChat, announced on Monday in a public notice that it has punished more than 16,000 accounts to a different extent in the past six months as well as shutting down more than 5,000 chat groups on suspicion of resale of illegal merchandise.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/13 20:53:40

Second aircraft carrier can carry 36 J-15 fighters

China's second aircraft carrier can carry at least 36 domestically developed J-15 fighter jets, some 50 percent more than the country's first, China's state broadcaster reported on Tuesday.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/13 15:54:30

Chinese tourists more wildlife-friendly, reject elephant rides

Chinese tourists are less likely to ride elephants in Thailand and prefer wildlife-friendly tours, according to a report the World Animal Protection (WAP) China sent to the Global Times on Monday which marks the World Elephant Day.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/12 22:38:40

Classic Chinese TV series 'A Dream of the Red Mansions' debuts in Myanmar

A well-known classic Chinese TV series A Dream of Red Mansions dubbed in Burmese started broadcasting in Myanmar on Monday, and Laos and Vietnamese versions are to be aired later this year.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/12 19:23:39

Tibet inbound tourism management system begins trial operation

The Tibetan inbound tourism management system, aiming to simplify processing procedures of travel permits for foreigners, has been put into trial operation this month.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/12 18:08:39

Videos show People's Armed Police assembling in Shenzhen apparently for exercises

The People's Armed Police have been assembling in Shenzhen, a city bordering Hong Kong, in advance of apparent large-scale exercises, videos obtained by the Global Times have shown.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/12 15:29:40

PKU enrolls low-scoring students amid controversy

Peking University (PKU) on Sunday announced they would accept the enrollment of two students from Central China's Henan Province that they previously rejected due to their relatively low score on the national college entrance examination.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/12 0:33:39

Shanghai Disney sued for snack food policy

Four Chinese university students are suing Shanghai Disney Resort for banning visitors from taking food into the park, local media has reported.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/12 0:23:39

Wingman drones become new trend for fighter jets

With both the US and Russia announcing in the past week new progress in the development of drones that could accompany manned fighter jets in combat, Chinese experts said on Sunday that such wingman-style drones are a trend that China should not fall behind.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/11 15:56:16

Big data, smart devices help Shanghai sort garbage

Shanghai, the first Chinese mainland city to implement a compulsory garbage classification regulation in July, is using intellectual platforms that can count the amount of garbage residents dump to enhance recycling.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/8 22:13:40

Chinese Air Force flies new version of fighter bomber

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force is now flying a new type of warplane that is based on the JH-7 fighter bomber, which Chinese military experts said is likely to have enhanced flight performance and firepower compared to its predecessors.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/8 15:25:40

Hebei begins using traffic robot police, shows China's AI development

China's first batch of traffic robot police started working in Handan, North China's Hebei Province on Wednesday, with multiple functions including road patrols and accident warning that represent the development of China's artificial intelligence traffic management.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/7 22:03:41