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Government to Heighten Watch on GM Foods

Jan 29, 2016 01:11 PM EST

A senior government official has said that the government will tighten its control on the entry and promotion of genetically modified (GM) foods in the market.

Ticket Scalpers Arrested at Different Hospitals in Beijing

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Jan 29, 2016 12:45 PM EST

A total of 12 people were arrested for scalping appointment tickets in hospitals in Beijing on Tuesday, police said.

Video of Woman Yelling at Scalpers for Selling Overpriced Hospital Appointment Ticket Goes Viral

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Jan 29, 2016 12:14 PM EST

A video of a Chinese woman who got fed up of scalpers outside a hospital in Beijing has became a window for the public to see how the appointment system in some hospitals in the country really works.

Man Convicted of Abducting 22 Children Executed in Central China

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Jan 29, 2016 11:43 AM EST

Justice is served for the families and friends of several abducted infants and children as the Supreme People's Court announced that Tan Yongzhi has been executed on Friday.

China Philanthropy Research Institute list of the top 100 philanthropists in China

China's Top 100 Philanthropists

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Jan 29, 2016 11:07 AM EST

A comprehensive report on the top philanthropists of 2015 showed a woman on the top spot for the first time since the annual report was first published in 2011.

Pharmaceutical Companies Fined for Monopolizing Allopurinol

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Jan 29, 2016 10:41 AM EST

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) learned that five Chinese pharmaceutical companies have been conspiring to fix the price of allopurinol.

Study Shows Almost Half of China's Youth Suffer Social Anxiety

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Jan 29, 2016 08:19 AM EST

A study revealed that a large percentage of China's youths may suffer from social anxiety disorder. Out of 1,544 people polled for the study, up to half admitted to experiencing such disorders.

Chinese Premier Endorces New Urbanization Project

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Jan 29, 2016 07:56 AM EST

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has endorsed a people-oriented type of urbanization project that includes land reforms, renovations of shantytowns, and permanent residence permits.

China's Supreme Court Firm on $25 Million Fine for Water Pollution

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Jan 29, 2016 07:42 AM EST

China's Supreme Court is not giving second chances. The country's top court has rejected the appeal for a new hearing of a company involved in one of the biggest environmental public interest case.

Men Outnumber Women by 33 Million in China, Endangering Many Sectors

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Jan 29, 2016 07:35 AM EST

China's National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that there were 34 million more men than women by the end of 2015, worrying many about the possible imbalance in the number of marriages in the future.

Survey Shows Hepatitis C Patients Lack Access to Treatment

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Jan 29, 2016 07:12 AM EST

A recent survey in mainland China has revealed that a majority of the patients suffering from hepatitis C in the country do not use the standard treatment because of side effects and its expensive costs.

New Glow-in-the-Dark Textile Unveiled in Taiwan

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Jan 27, 2016 04:21 AM EST

The Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI) debuted Lumi Long, a glowing fiber, after seven years of research, experiments, and hard work. It can be used for clothing and accessories, including hats, scarves, underwears, and shoes.

Taiwan's Agricultural Sector Loses Millions Due to Cold Spell

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Jan 27, 2016 04:13 AM EST

Taiwan's record-breaking cold spell has not only affected people's health but also their livelihood. The Council of Agriculture (COA) has revealed that since January 22, the agriculture sector has lost NT$226 million ($6.76 million) as of Tuesday morning.