38 ancient tombs

CHINESE archaeologists discovered 38 ancient tombs dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in Northeast China’s Liaoning Province.

The tombs were found in Shuijia Village in the city of Shenyang, the ancient capital, archaeologists with the provincial cultural relics and archaeological institute said.

A total of 460 items have so far been excavated, mainly burial objects and jewelry such as earrings, hairpins and buttons made of gold, silver and glass.

Death toll rises

THE death toll has risen to 15 after a landslide hit Southwest China’s Guizhou Province, local authorities said Thursday.