What they say

2013-02-07 08:56:39

Foreigners' saying about Beijing

Shanghai surprise stumps foreign residents

2013-02-07 08:33:22

Shanghai has the largest expat population on the Chinese mainland. Government statistics show that approximately 173,000 called the city home at the end of 2012.

Cut back on food wastage

2013-02-06 09:21:44

Diners have the stomach for fight to save leftovers.

Families suffer amid Tibetan flames of deceit

2013-02-05 08:59:28

Myths, falsehoods help lure people to fatal act.

The journey home begins for millions

2013-02-01 07:33:58

Every year, at this time, millions of Chinese embark on the world's biggest travel rush - the trek home.

Demand for air monitors helps companies clean up

2013-01-31 07:59:10

Recording pollution data is becoming big business in China.

Leprosy: Island of no return

2013-01-30 09:24:48

This is a regular series of reports which show life in the less-reported areas and give a voice to those whose words often go unheard.

Flu awareness comes in from the cold

2013-01-29 02:06:13

The number of cases of flu and related fatalities in Northern China is expected to rise before winter ends, according to Shu Yuelong, director of the National Influenza Center.

Li winning world recognition

2013-01-28 08:18:20

Li Na's brave performance at the Australian Open wins her legions of new fans.

More people interested in Chinese

2013-01-25 09:30:15

The increase in the number of students majoring in Chinese studies has accompanied China's economic rise.

Haze cure may need new Olympian vision

2013-01-24 09:14:32

The smog that has enveloped Beijing recently have left people hankering for the blue skies during 2008 Olympic Games.

Fear stalks land with resources

2013-01-23 02:00:01

In Laiza of Myanmar, the headquarters of the rebel Kachin Independence Army, residents have dug bomb shelters close to their houses.