Guideline sets rules for school reopenings in fall
[2020-August-18]
Chinese authorities have rolled out plans for the opening of schools for the autumn semester that include targeted COVID-19 control and prevention measures to safeguard the health of students and teachers.
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Free citywide virus testing in HK likely to begin Aug 31
[2020-August-18]
A free coronavirus testing scheme for Hong Kong residents is expected to begin on Aug 31 at the earliest, local media reported Monday citing a veteran doctor.
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More Chinese youths are taking up online entrepreneurship as careers
[2020-August-18]
More and more Chinese youngsters are foraying in online businesses related to the creative industry after the Ministry of Education recently advised university graduates to pursue self-employment as a career option.
China's consular staff from Houston touch down in Beijing
[2020-August-18]
The staff from the recently closed Chinese Consulate General in Houston arrived in Beijing on Monday evening, with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi greeting them at the airport.
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HK to offer free coronavirus testing for residents from August 31
[2020-August-17]
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will launch a free, voluntary mass-testing program for coronavirus from August 31, local media reported.
GZ, HK and Macao youth visit Archaeological Site Museum of Nanyue Palace
[2020-August-17]
On August 15th, dozens of teenagers from Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Macao visited the Archaeological Site Museum of Nanyue Palace in Guangzhou to learn more about the city's history and culture.
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China grants 1st COVID-19 vaccine patent to domestic candidate
[2020-August-17]
Chinese authorities have granted the first invention patent to a domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine candidate, which experts said demonstrates the vaccine's originality and creativity, and would enhance the international market's trust in Chinese-developed COVID-19 vaccines.
China releases crucial scientific problems of 2020
[2020-August-17]
China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) released 20 crucial scientific and engineering problems that are key to technological and industrial innovation.
World's oldest captive giant panda celebrates 38th birthday
[2020-August-17]
Giant panda Xinxing enjoys her special birthday cake at the Chongqing Zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 16, 2020. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)
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Digital yuan tests to expand to Beijing, SZ, HK
[2020-August-17]
The government has outlined plans for further tests of its digital currency initiative, now aiming for trials in areas including Beijing, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.