New rules aim to help older travelers
2016-03-02 08:18:57
China has introduced a new guideline covering services, safety and healthcare for senior tourists. The standard, which will take effect on Sept 1, is the first national industry standard to focus on the needs of a specific group.
State security legislation makes strides, official says
2016-03-02 08:18:57
China's top legislative body made great strides in national security legislation last year, an official of the legislature's legal affairs authority said.
Minor adjustments expected for income tax system
2016-03-02 08:18:57
A heated debate has been going on in the Chinese media about a possible reform of the income tax system this year.
Protection efforts lead to reductions in air and water pollution
2016-03-02 08:18:57
A mix of strong environmental protection efforts across the country over the past five years has helped China reduce air and water pollution below the country's targeted goals.
Environmental industry faces challenges
2016-03-02 08:18:18
The environmental protection industry in China has been booming in recent years with government support, but companies still face many problems in developing the industry into a pillar of the economy, an industrial association said on Tuesday.
Migrants fewer in Shanghai as government caps city's population
2016-03-02 07:35:18
Shanghai's permanent migrant population shrank for the first time in 15 years as a result of industrial structure and fewer jobs.
Elder care seen as a key concern in a graying nation
2016-03-02 07:03:40
China's population is aging rapidly, but healthcare services for the elderly are lacking in many places.
Guangdong reports China's 10th Zika case
2016-03-02 04:07:33
South China's Guangdong province on Tuesday said the father of two previously confirmed Zika patients was also found to have contracted the virus, marking China's 10th confirmed case.
Shanghai population declines for the first time
2016-03-02 04:06:59
China's eastern metropolitan of Shanghai saw its population shrink for the first time this century.
Beijing center helps woo foreign talent
2016-03-02 02:48:25
A special service center will offer visa, residential permit and permanent residence services to foreigners.
China plans 30 overseas nuclear power units by 2030
2016-03-01 22:21:13
China aims to build 30 nuclear power units in countries involved with the Belt and Road Initiative by 2030, Sun Qin, president of China National Nuclear Corp.
Shanghai's economic transition leads to migrant exodus
2016-03-01 21:48:18
Shanghai saw a decline in migrants in 2015, the first time in 15 years, according to a report published by the city's statistics authority.