Authorities deny delay in H7N9 reports
2013-04-11 01:40:32
A senior health official in Shanghai denied media reports that the city might have delayed reporting the outbreak of the H7N9 bird flu to the national health authorities.
Pigs to be tested for virus
2013-04-11 01:37:02
China's agriculture authority has expanded the monitoring for the H7N9 strain of bird flu to pigs in order to have a better understanding of the virus.
Cooperation crucial in fighting outbreak
2013-04-11 01:33:42
A one-month gap between first H7N9 bird flu human death and the detection of virus in pigeons has brought into question whether the collaboration between health and agriculture authorities is efficient enough.
Vaccine expected ready in 7 months Delay in H7N9 reports denied Pigs to be tested for virus
H7N9 vaccine expected ready in 7 months
2013-04-11 01:25:36
As part of China's emergency response to the H7N9 bird flu on technological front, China formally launched a research project on Wednesday for developing a vaccine for H7N9.
Expats prefer Beijing, Shanghai
2013-04-11 01:22:10
The living environment has become a growing concern for expatriates working in Shanghai and Beijing, although the two cities topped a list of the most attractive Chinese cities for expats.
Super rice keeps China's supply self-sufficient
2013-04-11 01:19:12
New super rice strains with an expected yield of 14.9 metric tons per hectare will help China maintain its largely self-sufficient supply of rice, experts said.
Buddhist temple seeks to preserve on-site buildings
2013-04-11 01:18:45
Experts called for more discussions and consultations on protecting a famous Buddhist temple, which was asked by the local government to remove most of its buildings.
Harbin-Dalian high-speed rail to reach 300 km/h
2013-04-11 01:11:22
The world's first high-speed railway operating in extremely low temperatures will begin service on April 21 that can reach speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour.
Former railways minister charged with bribery
2013-04-11 01:06:11
Former railways minister Liu Zhijun was charged with bribery and abuse of power on Wednesday, two years after stepping down from post.
Kuomintang veterans given military honors
2013-04-10 23:56:15
Six Kuomintang veterans were honored as martyrs and respectfully called comrades by the Shaanxi provincial government.
Absence of oversight resulted in pollution
2013-04-10 23:51:04
Recent water pollution scandals reflect poor supervision by local govts, an expert said in response to a case of river pollution in Yunnan province.
China reports 5 new H7N9 cases, 33 total
2013-04-10 22:48:00
During the 24-hour period ending 5 pm on Wednesday, China has confirmed five new cases of H7N9 avian influenza.