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Nation gets tough on air pollution

[2013-09-13 07:14]

The toughest-ever measures to tackle China's worsening air pollution have been announced by the government.

Key points of the action plan

[2013-09-13 07:14]

The action plan aims to reduce total emissions of pollutants of all kinds, not just in quantity, but also concentration.

Unseasonable weather swept over Beijing during the summer, covering the capital in smog and haze for 18 days during June and resulting in the highest number of high-pollution days in the month for 50 years, according to the China Meteorological Administration.

Street talk

[2013-09-13 07:14]

As a part of the whole ecosystem, it may be hard to improve air quality separately, so measures such as planting more trees may also be required to solve the pollution. Residents should also take responsibility by doing something basic, like garbage classification and driving less.

Fuel upgrade costs are a price worth paying

[2013-09-13 07:14]

Cao Xianghong has been director of the National Petroleum Products and Lubricants Standardization Technical Committee for more than 10 years. He spoke to China Daily about the cost of upgrading the gasoline standard from phase 4 to phase 5.

Cure sought for the medical sector's ills

[2013-09-12 07:41]

Sun Xiaoyan used to be a frequent visitor to hospitals, but not as a patient.

First person talk

[2013-09-12 07:41]

Li Tao, 60, a physician at a public hospital in Northeast China's Jilin province.

Suicide hotlines provide light in the darkness

[2013-09-11 08:13]

Suicide is becoming a serious problem in China, but nonprofit organizations are increasingly offering solace to desperate people, as Wang Hongyi reports from Shanghai.

The troubled 'angel'

[2013-09-11 08:13]

After thwarting 256 suicide attempts on the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge in the capital of east China's Jiangsu province, "The Angel of the Bridge", is set to retire.

Hanban shops around for a wider choice

[2013-09-10 07:18]

Are you familiar with the name Confucius Institute? How about the idea of a convenience store for Chinese language and culture?

Teachers bring home fresh ideas

[2013-09-10 07:18]

When you give someone a hug, you usually get one in return. This is exactly what hundreds of Chinese teachers and volunteers have experienced after working for Confucius Institutes overseas.

Taking Chinese culture to the world

[2013-09-10 07:18]

Editor's note: Confucius Institutes were first established nine years ago as centres where foreigners can learn the Chinese language. However, China's economic boom has increased worldwide interest in all things Chinese, and Confucius Institutes have responded by broadening their curricula. Now, you can find Confucius Institutes that specialize in Chinese opera, in dance and performance, music, business and even Chinese tourism.