New prostate procedure could bring relief to rural millions

2016-01-28 08:07:12

Although it has been more than a decade, Jiang Hansheng can still remember the look on the face of "an expert in Beijing" when he eagerly explained a method he had experimented with for years to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, or enlarged prostate gland, a condition that occurs frequently among men aged 60 and older.

Top medical authority says appointment scalpers will be punished

2016-01-28 08:07:12

China's top medical authority will investigate and punish the scalping of hospital bookings, a spokesperson announced on Wednesday.

72-year-old teaches yoga for free in Hangzhou

2016-01-28 08:16:47

It's never too old to practice yoga. An old man teaches yoga for free three times a week in Hangzhou city, East China's Zhejiang province.

Support lacking for car ban plan in Beijing

2016-01-28 07:59:47

A controversial proposal to ban half of Beijing's vehicles from the roads on alternate days during the winter would only be a stopgap measure, experts say.

Task force to handle nuclear emergencies

2016-01-28 03:25:54

China will form a national nuclear emergency response task force to handle possible accidents and take part in overseas operations, said an official.

China to increase agricultural investment

2016-01-27 20:28:11

China plans increased spending on agriculture to boost rural development, it was announced Wednesday.

Beijing to support flextime in CBD and Zhongguancun areas to ease traffic

2016-01-27 16:23:15

Both private and public sector employers in some of Beijing's iconic areas will be encouraged to adopt flexible working times amid efforts to solve traffic congestion, an official said.

Foreigners fill in Spring Festival courier gap

2016-01-27 15:42:41

If one day during Spring Festival, your door bell rings and a young foreigner is at your door with your parcels, don't be surprised.

10 tourists grab free money in one minute in East China

2016-01-27 08:17:32

10 tourists grab free money in one minute in East China

Smog becomes hot topic for local legislative meetings

2016-01-27 14:16:56

The issue of smog has become a common hot topic at sessions of provincial-level people's congresses across China, the top legislative bodies of provinces and regions, resulting in pledges to reduce pollution.

China offers first train for motorcycles during festival rush

2016-01-27 12:05:08

For the first time, a special train is arranged to transport motorcycles for migrant workers going home during the Spring Festival travel rush.

Govt plans national nuclear emergency response task force

2016-01-27 10:06:06

China will form a national nuclear emergency response task force to handle possible accidents and take part in overseas operations, said an official.