The phone talk held by President Xi with Trump is a good first step in fostering the China-U.S. dialogue and provides a platform for further cooperation, U.S. experts said Friday.

Located about 200 kilometers southeast from the provincial capital city Chengdu, Zigong made its name for salt well drilling and paleontological discoveries - overshadows all others,when it comes to lanterns.

An AIDS patient suffering from a serious heart condition has undergone a successful surgery in Shanghai and is about to be released from the hospital.

China's trade in medical products grew by 7 percent in 2016, and the segment drove overall trade as well, a key industry body said on Friday.

China's top securities watchdog vowed to "capture big crocodiles" in stock market, suggesting that a tougher regulatory stance against stock speculation and manipulation will be a priority for the regulator.

The exam is usually held in February or March. Students who want to study art, theater or film have to take the test before gaokao in June.