First body retrieved in flooded Guizhou coal pit

2011-07-14 10:12:24

Rescuers retrieved the first dead body Wednesday night in a coal pit of southwest China's Guizhou Province, more than 10 days after a flood trapped 23 workers underground.

Memorial day to raise awareness of body donation

2011-07-14 08:02:02

A special day to honor people who donate their bodies to medical science after their death could be launched in the future to encourage more people to volunteer.

Flying start for hospital hotline

2011-07-14 07:59:34

Feng used to spend hours waiting in line to get an appointment with a doctor at one of Beijing's crowded hospitals. On Wednesday it took just one minute.

Who's cheating who in couple's dispute?

2011-07-14 07:58:15

The wife of a scientist said she will accuse her husband of libel and defamation for alleging that she made up posts about his affairs with three women. The man said he did not cheat on his wife but donated sperm to the other "mistresses".

Toddler wakes from coma after fall from high-rise apartment

2011-07-14 07:57:02

A toddler who was rescued by a passer-by after falling from a 10th-floor apartment window has finally woken after 10 days in a coma.

Online gamers to enjoy a taste of red history

2011-07-14 07:54:14

The first online game that teaches players about the history of the Communist Party of China will be available to netizens from Aug 1.

Furniture importer under fire

2011-07-14 07:50:09

A retailer of international brand furniture, which has recently been suspected of selling poor-quality fake foreign products at high prices, has insisted it does not play foul with buyers but has admitted "faults" in its employees' sales tactics.

Migrants to move into cheap public housing units

2011-07-14 07:44:10

Migrant workers with low incomes can apply to live in cheap public housing in Shanghai as part of city officials plan to help them cope with the increasing cost of rent, officials announced on Wednesday.

Suspected killer picked on dating show

2011-07-14 07:42:59

On the surface, Liu Hao seemed like an ideal candidate to become someone's romantic partner when he appeared on one of the many popular dating shows in China.

Residential communities struggle to offer services

2011-07-14 07:41:57

Shi Aijun, director of the residential committee at Yulinxili community in Beijing, often pays door-to-door visits to people living in her community to see what she can do to help them cope with hardships in their daily lives.

Workforce to peak in 2013

2011-07-14 07:38:10

The number of Chinese who are in their working years will peak in 2013 and then decline afterward, according to a recent report by Allianz, a leading German financial group.

Lifestyle changes touted by WHO boss 

2011-07-14 07:39:40

Victory in China's battle against the rising threat of chronic diseases is in the hands of ordinary people, Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), told China Daily.