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11/22/2024 09:36:33 am

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Pension Reform is the Priority of Government Work

A comprehensive pension scheme is currently being developed to guarantee social fairness across all sectors of Chinese society, says the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.

Athlete Award System Should be Regulated, Says MOHRSS Official

The system of warding athletes for their outstanding performance in competitive sports should be regulated, Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Security He Xian said during the team sports discussion at the 2nd session of the 12th CPPCC.

Agriculture Official: No Commercial Production of Genetically Modified Staple Food

China is not producing genetically modified staple food on a commercial scale, Agriculture Vice Minister Niu Dun told reporters on Monday at the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Beijing.

Member of CPPCC Scolded for the Suggestion of Civil Servants’ Salary Raise

He Xiangjiu, a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), proposes to raise civil servants' salary. However, He's proposal is scolded by a large number of internet users.

Kunming Attack Solved but Alert Still up

China declares the Kunming terror attack solved, with the three remaining suspects in the Saturday night carnage now in custody.

250 Thousand People Visit “Pandas” in Taipei

“1600 Pandas’ Tour – Taipei”, a large outdoor public art exhibition was opened yesterday in Taipei City Hall Plaza. Over 250 thousand people visited in the first day of the exhibition.

Kunming Attack: How 200 Lives Were Saved

It was business-as-usual for Chongqing Restaurant at Kunming's Train Station as it opened on March 2, a day after the fatal "terrorist" attack, but restaurant owner Fang Chen, who had emerged as a hero during the crucial moments of the attack, was still suffering from shock.

Kunming Attack: Heroism in the Face of Violence

Sina Website compiles a list of folk heroes who helped save lives during the Kunming train station attack. It is not a full list, but these people are worth being honored and remembered.

Apple Inc. Sues China Over Intelligent Voice Software Patent

US tech giant Apple Inc. is involved in legal dispute in China again. The company is suing State Intellectual Property Office of China over a patent dispute related to Apple's Siri product.

“You Who Came From the Stars” Not Popular Among Western Audiences

While Asian audiences are crazy about "You Who Came From the Stars", it is not popular in North America and Europe. Vast cultural differences are the main reason that the hot drama in eastern countries goes cold in western countries.

Shanghai Woman Falls Off Subway Platform Due to Cell Phone

A woman in her 50s recently fell off the subway platform at Shanghai's Honggiao station while attending to her cell phone, prompting subway authorities to issue reminders to passengers to be extra careful when getting on and off trains.

TV Survey: Low-income Chinese Prefer Korean dramas

Chinese audiences with lower education and income levels prefer to watch Korean and Taiwanese television dramas while high-income and highly educated groups prefer to watch American or Japanese drama, according to a survey by a local Korean research group.

Chinese Family Rescued by US Police in Armed Robbery

A Chinese American family in California praised what they called "perfect" US police system for saving them from further harm after they were victimized by an armed robber.

360 Mobile Assistant: Guangdong Mobile achieves unlimited network use

Recently, the unlimited network use activity of 360 Mobile Assistant obtains lots of attentions. According to a representative of 360, in the current special website of the activity, Guangdong Mobile with most requests has opened unlimited network.

US-Educated Chinese Man Kills Own Parents in Jiangsu

He had all the trappings of success: young, degree-holder, US-educated, and gainfully employed. But 29-year old Wang was troubled underneath. Upon his return from the United States to his home in Yangzhou, Jiangsu for the Spring Festival, Wang killed his father, attempted to kill his mother, and then tried to kill himself.

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