Students border on the exceptional

2013-02-26 09:49:12

Obtaining an education in China has become an increasingly popular trend in Myanmar.

Morphine is culturally a tough medicine

2013-02-25 07:02:51

Despite its benefits as a painkiller, drug finds few backers among doctors, reports Zhao Xu in Beijing.

China keen to be part of African dream

2013-02-22 07:41:18

China will play a crucial role as a firm supporter of the continent's renaissance and unification.

Who guards the green guards?

2013-02-21 10:07:16

The system tasked with safeguarding and assessing the possible environmental damage is outmoded and badly in need of reform.

Taking a lead in fight against malaria

2013-02-20 09:22:30

China continues to provide aid in Africa's fight against malaria, a mosquito-borne disease.

Relocation: the move into modernity

2013-02-19 10:53:14

Relocation gives those who worked the land a chance of a new beginning in Ordos city, Inner Mongolia.

Urbanization set to boost growth

2013-02-19 09:38:04

China's urbanization rate had risen to 52.57 percent by the end of 2012 from 51 percent in 2011.

A better lifestyle for elderly residents

2013-02-19 09:37:45

The word "relocation" has gained a negative connotation during recent years in the wake of reports detailing disputes and even bloody violence in the course of land reallocation and city rebuilding.

Equities: Taking the bull by the horns

2013-02-18 09:19:17

A recent rally in the Chinese stock market has fueled passions across the board, from individual investors to large institutions.

Tackling mountain of difficulties

2013-02-08 09:57:22

Key route will provide lifeline to community often cut off by heavy snow in rural areas.

Global significance of China's middle class

2013-02-08 09:05:57

Chinese consumption, largely driven by the middle classes, will account for $6.2 trillion, just under a quarter, of the $26 trillion of additional global consumption in the 15 years up to 2025.
Demystifying the middle-class myths

Demystifying the middle-class myths

2013-02-08 09:36:58

Sam Li, a senior manager with a US multinational company in Beijing, says the term middle class is a European and US concept that does not really apply in China.