Elderly women have tougher time than men

2011-11-29 07:24:14

A recent official report revealed that Chinese women face more obstacles in their old age than men who are at the same stage in their lives.

Efforts to rid civil service of biases

2011-11-29 07:23:40

The discrimination against HIV carriers, especially in civil-service recruitment, is "still a very big problem".

China to ban inserted ads

2011-11-28 21:38:14

China's top broadcasting watchdog has ordered a ban on advertisements inserted in TV dramas amid its efforts to improve cultural services for the public.

Women civil servants top 40% in China

2011-11-28 21:13:13

Women account for 42.5 percent of civil servants in all levels of government across China, said the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security here Monday.

China, Australia hold disaster relief exercises

2011-11-29 06:47:04

China and Australia started their first joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise on Monday.

Premier vows school bus safety moves

2011-11-28 06:41:40

Premier Wen pledged government funds to provide and improve school bus services.

Govt keen to provide budget houses

2011-11-28 09:41:16

More emphasis should be laid on construction quality and fair distribution on the 10 millon affordable housing units, Vice-Premier Li Keqiang said.

School bus accident injures dozens

2011-11-28 07:23:23

school bus carrying 39 people in Fengcheng city, Liaoning province, rolled over on Saturday morning, leaving two children with grave head injuries.

1.33 million take civil servant exam

2011-11-28 07:48:56

The exam attracted roughly 1.33 million qualified applicants this year, and 1.41 million in 2010.

Govt keen to provide budget houses

2011-11-28 06:40:55

More emphasis should be laid on construction quality and fair distribution of the affordable housing units, Vice-Premier Li Keqiang said.

Mahjong body stakes claim to heritage list

2011-11-28 07:03:16

A new application may include Mahjong Game on the world list of Intangible Culture Heritage items.

China committed to green policies: Vice-Premier

2011-11-27 07:28:22

Energy conservation and environmental protection is a long-term strategy, said Vice-Premier Li Keqiang.