Reasons for extramarital affairs are deep-rooted

2011-05-27 08:01:13

Mid-life extramarital affairs are often aided and abetted by power and wealth, but their universal cause goes much deeper. And women from different cultures tend to cope differently.

Feng shui master on forgery accusations

2011-05-27 06:18:06

Fung shui master to face trial on two offenses connected to Wang probate battle

Bolstered newborn screening could help fight against disease

2011-05-27 08:52:59

Chinese health experts called for a strengthened newborn screening program to detect congenital disorders as early as possible, which would allow timely intervention and prevent serious consequences.

Pharmaceutical show to be held in Shanghai

2011-05-27 13:15:25

Shanghai will hold an international pharmaceutical show at the Shanghai New International Expo Center next month.

Death from E China serial explosions rises to 3

2011-05-27 08:40:42

Three people, including the suspect, have been confirmed dead in serial explosions that occurred in east China's Jiangxi Province Thursday, local authorities said early Friday

Alleviation strategy gives priority to reducing cycle of child poverty

2011-05-27 08:27:41

China will give priority to poverty reduction and development issues for children as part of its rural poverty alleviation strategy during the next 10 years, said a senior official.

Fuzhou blasts kill 3, destroy vehicles

2011-05-27 08:11:24

A series of blasts on Thursday rocked a government compound in Jiangxi province, killing three people including a suspect behind the case and injuring another 10, said local authorities.

Laws are only way to stop smoking, say CDC officials

2011-05-27 08:08:59

Voluntary smoking controls have been ineffective in China and laws and regulations are the only effective way to stop people lighting up, according to a report released in Beijing on Thursday.

Antique buyers fall for old tricks

2011-05-27 07:55:29

China's legitimate art and relics market is thriving. Last year it overtook the United Kingdom's to become the second largest market worldwide.

Critics query candidates for engineering academy

2011-05-27 07:52:29

A total of 485 candidates are in the race for 60 academician vacancies at the Chinese Academy of Engineering this year. The names of the candidates were published online on Wednesday.

Palace Museum faces funds demand

2011-05-27 07:49:02

China's Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, has been urged to disclose its accounts book, following a string of scandals which stirred comments that the operation of the former imperial home was still "forbidden to the public".

Weather satellite offering heads-up about disasters

2011-05-27 07:45:26

The stable operation of a recently launched weather satellite will improve China's capacity to prevent and mitigate natural disasters, said a senior meteorological official.