Private, public hospitals co-op to fight cancer
2013-04-02 16:45:23
The Beijing United Family New Hope Oncology Center signed a contract with the Beijing Cancer Hospital on Monday to serve more patients who need private care to treat and prevent cancer.
Loose rocks trigger deadly Tibetan landslide
2013-04-02 16:43:50
Loose rocks triggered a massive landslide that buried 83 workers in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region last Thursday, a geological expert said Tuesday.
Police chief accused of running prostitution ring
2013-04-02 16:39:01
A police chief in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has been accused of running a prostitution ring, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Beijing to continue to alternate plate numbers
2013-04-02 16:34:35
Beijing authorities said the capital will continue to limit the number of cars in rush hours using license plate numbers to ease congestion.
Funeral home provides special makeup for women
2013-04-02 15:39:16
The Babaoshan Funeral Home will start providing specialized makeup services for deceased women before April 4, Beijing Youth Daily reported Tuesday.
Beijing closely monitoring bird flu virus
2013-04-02 15:33:20
Public health authorities in Beijing said on Tuesday that they are keeping a close eye on the H7N9 bird flu virus that has killed two in east China.
Mine firm manager detained over fatal blast
2013-04-02 15:28:42
The deputy manager of a mining company in Northeast China's Jilin province has been taken into custody in relation to a Monday coal mine explosion that killed six people.
Official website launched to honor martyrs
2013-04-02 15:02:24
China's Ministry of Civil Affairs on Tuesday launched a website to honor martyrs and appeal to the public to learn from their spirit.
Chinese embrace eco-burials
2013-04-02 13:34:36
Chinese traditionally believe that souls may rest in peace only if their bodies properly buried underground in coffins. But today, many are becoming open to other options, like scattering ashes in the sea or inlaying funeral urns in walls.
4 injured, 3 buried in E China bridge collapse
2013-04-02 13:17:04
Four people were injured and another three remain buried in debris after a bridge that was under construction in East China's Fujian province collapsed Monday night.
Documentary revenues quadruple in 4 years
2013-04-02 11:25:27
Revenues for China's documentary film industry soared from 400 million yuan ($64.4 million) in 2009 to 1.5 billion yuan last year, according to a recent report.
Help centers for grieving parents in Beijing
2013-04-02 09:43:43
Beijing will set up 15 service centers this year for people who lost their only child. The centers will provide a variety of services, including psychological counseling, healthcare and emergency assistance, Beijing News reported Sunday.