Farm workforce withers as young people leave
2012-02-29 08:20:45
Lure of city lights draws youth away as parents remain to work the land.
Dam proposal opens the floodgates of debate
2012-02-28 08:16:21
Project to block China's largest freshwater lake sparks controversy.
Path to stardom starts with an exam
2012-02-27 08:31:18
Applicants take the first step of an arduous trek.
Many blind to the risks of contact lenses
2012-02-22 08:43:46
Substandard products of cosmetic contact lenses can pose a serious threat to customers' sight.
Borrowers face costly payback
2012-02-14 07:56:36
Death sentence for ex-tycoon Wu Ying fuels debate over private lending in China.
Music world unites in tribute to Whitney
2012-02-13 10:20:47
Musicians, producers and fans on Sunday paid tribute to US soul diva Whitney Houston, hailing her as an inspirational figure.
No coffee mourning over expensive drinks
2012-02-09 10:37:11
Prices on par with US fail to deter Chinese customers who want a taste of 'the good life' in Starbucks.
Clear need to answer questions after pollution
2012-02-07 09:54:29
Concerns remain following leakage of cadmium into Longjiang River in Guangxi.
Mental healthcare emerges from the shadows
2012-02-03 09:44:19
One in 13 people in China has a mental problem, and one in 100 is a severe case.
War of words set for showdown
2012-02-01 08:59:34
A fight between Titans of the written word has broken out as legal battle launched.
Converting food waste is not a rubbish idea
2012-01-30 09:30:08
Leftovers can be easily transformed into fertilizer, animal feed and energy.
Enter the Dragon
2012-01-26 09:53:32
It is the symbol of the nation and of potent and auspicious powers.