Experts urge reform of science grants 2011-03-10 08:09:55

Chinese scientists are spending so much time applying for research grants that the country's attempts to achieve scientific breakthroughs and innovation have been seriously impeded.

Villagers' future blowing in the wind 2011-03-10 08:03:52

Confiscation of farmland, insufficient compensation and a lack of employable skills have left millions of Chinese farmers living difficult lives, with many losing confidence in their future, said a national political adviser on Wednesday.

How much do CPPCC meetings cost? $9m 2011-03-10 07:47:40

China's top political advisory body has taken the lead in disclosing accounts of its spending amid growing calls from lawmakers and political advisers for detailed information about the country's expenditures.

Chinese govt to build 10 million homes 2011-03-10 07:44:43

China will build 10 million units of government-subsidized housing this year, a senior official said on Wednesday, amid government efforts to curb surging property prices.
Chongqing leads the way in affordable housing

9 in 10 preschool teachers unqualified in Jiangsu 2011-03-10 07:32:45

Parents are questioning the professionalism of kindergarten teachers after it emerged that more than 90 percent of childcare workers in Jiangsu province are unlicensed.

Country ramps up healthcare spending 2011-03-10 07:29:27

With the nation's medical insurances now covering 1.27b people out of its 1.34b inhabitants, key officials vowed to iron out wrinkles encountered by those seeking medical help.

Imported dairy dominates China's market 2011-03-10 07:12:19

The notorious melamine-tainted milk powder scandal exposed in 2008 triggered a surge of dairy product imports, a senior official said. It has "since then accounted for almost 90% of the domestic market."
Stronger food safety regulations debated

China to build 10m affordable homes in 2011 2011-03-09 13:14:48

China will build 10 million affordable homes in 2011, as part of a plan to build 36 million properties for low-income families during the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015).

8m more people to have health insurance in 2011 2011-03-09 15:36:00

Eight million more Chinese will be covered by the urban basic health insurance in 2011, bringing the total number of urban residents covered by health insurance to 440 million.

Govt campaign against child begging 2011-03-09 09:25:34

The Ministry of Civil Affairs will cooperate with 18 government departments to crack down on child begging this year, Vice-Minister Dou Yupei told a news conference on March 8.