Confucius says

Seeing gray

It is known for having the most number of people, but not many are aware that China is also facing its first peak in a graying population.

Need for private facilities

Due to the increasing average age and fewer children per family, China is confronted with a rapid demographic change.

My way

Rui Chenggang interviews world leaders for State broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) but made headlines himself when he campaigned to get US-based coffee chain Starbucks evicted from the Forbidden City.

Ready to rule

China's "little emperors" are used to being the center of attention.

Singular solution

It is known for having the most number of people, but not many are aware that China is also facing its first peak in a graying population.

Full protection

Grassroots lawmaker Wu Qing solves problems few others can - by reaching to officials through their wives.

Out there

Lawyer Zhou Dan lives with his partner, plays an active role in gay events and speaks outright for gay rights in public.

Crying out loud

Seven years ago, I came as a wide-eyed, fresh university graduate to the bright lights of Shanghai on a one-way ticket.

Ongoing battle

Fang Min vividly remembers her first heroin hit provided by friends in her home region of Guizhou province when she was 20, pretty and rich.

Stemming a scourge together

China shares with other countries the challenges that illicit drugs pose to governments and people. However, the problems related to illicit drug production, trafficking and abuse are relatively new compared to other countries.

Mix & match

Li Jie swore she would never date another foreigner, after her Canadian boyfriend ended their relationship because of his mother's scorn.