Report: Senior-living investment needed

2016-02-25 08:23:06

The graying of China's population is heating up the senior-living market, but many projects are targeting the rich rather than the middle class, according to a new report.

Funeral reforms seek to save space

2016-02-25 08:23:06

Family members will be encouraged to share the same tombs, and ecologically friendly funerals will be promoted over the next five years in China, under a guideline jointly issued by central government departments designed to save land resources by stepping up funeral reforms.

Suzhou to scrap taxi franchise fees

2016-02-25 08:49:54

Amid outcries for reform of the taxi market, a tourist destination in Eastern China's Jiangsu province plans to abolish the monthly franchise fees charged to taxi drivers starting from March 1.

Thieves return guide dog to blind masseur

2016-02-25 08:13:52

A guide dog that was stolen from a blind masseur in Beijing was returned with a note from the dognappers asking its owner to "please forgive us".

Tea farmers pick up first batch of spring tea in South China

2016-02-25 08:10:41

Tea growers pick up tea leaves on a mountain in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Feb 23, 2016.

Projects opening to overseas researchers

2016-02-25 07:56:54

China will open its State-funded science programs to overseas researchers, Minister of Science and Technology Wan Gang said on Wednesday.

Two smog hot spots identified in Beijing by think tank

2016-02-25 07:50:54

The hot spots need "extra strict" regulations to reduce pollutant emissions and help alleviate regional smog issues, said the think tank.

Streamlined processes to aid top talent

2016-02-25 07:47:47

The Ministry of Public Security released a host of measures on Wednesday to help Beijing's Zhongguancun Science Park attract and hold overseas talent.

Thieves return guide dog to blind masseur

2016-02-25 03:42:56

A guide dog that was stolen from a blind masseur in Beijing was returned with a note from the dognappers asking its owner to "please forgive us".

China to crack down on hospital appointment touts

2016-02-24 22:41:51

The top medical authority aims to root out the practice of reselling hospital outpatient appointments, a health official announced Wednesday.

China's health authority warns of Zika spread as weather warms

2016-02-24 21:05:51

China's health authority on Wednesday warned of the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus as spring has arrived in parts of the country.

China to train more pediatricians

2016-02-24 20:50:25

One downside of the two-child policy will be a shortfall of pediatricians, according to a health official.