Disaster: Self help and survival

A tobacco pouch may have saved the lives of villagers in Ya'an, Sichuan province.

Life resumes in 'isolated island'

Four days after the quake, survivors forced to flee their homes find hope in the struggle to recover.

After two days of waiting, residents of Wuxing, the epicenter of Saturday's earthquake, finally saw a glimmer of hope.

Reporter shares experience on aircraft carrier Liaoning ahead of navy's 64th anniversary.

The unexpected outbreak of the new H7N9 strain of bird flu is imposing a huge financial strain on breeders and sellers.

Reform of the rules on social organizations will expand their role in Chinese society.

Observers wonder if China can become a great golfing nation.

Rumors suggest that the days of free mobile voice messaging and texting may soon end.

Social networking gives firms a growing presence in rising Chinese market.

The dismantling of the Railways Ministry has been seen as removing the largest obstacle to the rail industry reform.

A Zhejiang woman has cared for more than 30 children.

High cost of trained nurses makes hospitals turn to nonprofessionals.