Mentally impaired earn their bread at Nanjing bakery

2015-10-20 13:14:24

The sentence, ‘everyone is an apple bitten by God', is printed on the leaflets of Amity Bakery. The bakery was founded by a Chinese Christian NGO in 2007 to help those mentally challenged to learn baking skills and get job opportunities.

How the 'smart age' could revolutionize old age

2015-10-20 07:49:35

The future of senior care in China may soon be represented by a 40-centimeter-high human-shaped robot with a large round screen.

When home becomes a prison

2015-10-20 07:49:35

Elegantly adorned with three rings, a pearl necklace and a watch encrusted with diamonds that indicate material well-being, Bao Meiyuan said her life is boring and intellectually poor. The 86-year-old Shanghai resident, who has four children, six grandchildren and two great-grand children, is desperate for someone to talk to.

China's central govt appoints new commissioner in Macao

2015-10-20 09:27:44

China's central government has appointed Ye Dabo as commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), a press release said Tuesday.

China's key role in guardingmaritime security wins praise

2015-10-20 02:34:58

A proposal by State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Chang Wanquan to hold a joint drill with ASEAN countries next year has been "well received",Vice-Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin confirmed.

Satellite to better connect Silk Road

2015-10-19 08:57:35

Nations in South and Southeast Asia as well as Oceania will soon benefit from a communications satellite China launched over the weekend for a Hong Kong-based operator, said project managers.

China 'will never recklessly resort to the use of force'

2015-10-19 07:39:46

Construction of islands in the South China Sea helps provide better public services to the world, says a top official with military.

Military leader pledges cooperation

2015-10-19 08:57:35

Vice-Chairman of the Central Military Commission Fan Changlong said China "will never recklessly resort to the use of force" even on issues regarding sovereignty, and China's construction of islands in the South China Sea helps provide better public services to the world.

Difficulties won't stop reform, Li says

2015-10-19 08:57:35

Change in finance system to continue despite temporary govt intervention

Park to be built on Tianjin blast site

2015-10-19 10:59:42

Construction on a 24-hectare park on the site of the deadly Tianjin warehouse explosions will start in November, local authorities said on Sunday.

Airports to help fuel traffic integration

2015-10-19 08:57:35

As part of the transportation integration process in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei cluster, local authorities have strengthened efforts to improve the civil aviation network to enable it to meet customer demand.

Experts call for more private capital

2015-10-19 08:57:35

Private investment should be encouraged to help fund the massive construction costs of the new intercity railway in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei cluster, according to experts.