CPPCC members arrive in Beijing for annual session

2016-03-02 08:52:24

Members of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) arrive in Beijing, March 1, 2016, for the Fourth Session of the 12th CPPCC National Committee.

Environmental industry faces challenges

2016-03-02 08:18:18

The environmental protection industry in China has been booming in recent years with government support, but companies still face many problems in developing the industry into a pillar of the economy, an industrial association said on Tuesday.

Migrants fewer in Shanghai as government caps city's population

2016-03-02 07:35:18

Shanghai's permanent migrant population shrank for the first time in 15 years as a result of industrial structure and fewer jobs.

Elder care seen as a key concern in a graying nation

2016-03-02 07:03:40

China's population is aging rapidly, but healthcare services for the elderly are lacking in many places.

Guangdong reports China's 10th Zika case

2016-03-02 04:07:33

South China's Guangdong province on Tuesday said the father of two previously confirmed Zika patients was also found to have contracted the virus, marking China's 10th confirmed case.

Shanghai population declines for the first time

2016-03-02 04:06:59

China's eastern metropolitan of Shanghai saw its population shrink for the first time this century.

Beijing center helps woo foreign talent

2016-03-02 02:48:25

A special service center will offer visa, residential permit and permanent residence services to foreigners.

China plans 30 overseas nuclear power units by 2030

2016-03-01 22:21:13

China aims to build 30 nuclear power units in countries involved with the Belt and Road Initiative by 2030, Sun Qin, president of China National Nuclear Corp.

Shanghai's economic transition leads to migrant exodus

2016-03-01 21:48:18

Shanghai saw a decline in migrants in 2015, the first time in 15 years, according to a report published by the city's statistics authority.

Beijing police thwart telephone scams, illegal drug use

2016-03-01 19:48:22

Beijing police thwarted 4,900 cases of telephone fraud involving 620 million yuan ($95 million) last year, the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau reported on Tuesday.

Charity concert to benefit hearing loss

2016-03-01 16:21:34

A charity concert on Wednesday night at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing is dedicated to raising public awareness of hearing loss and the need to help the deaf, especially children.

Hong Kong customs official shot dead at airport: media

2016-03-01 14:52:38

A customs official was shot dead at the Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.