Miner-friendly policies win hearts

Mining, perceived as an extremely hazardous industry, is haunted by a high fatality rate.

Reforms prompt turnaround

Yongcheng Coal and Electricity Group Co Ltd, a State-owned coal maker in Central China's Henan Province, has witnessed brisk growth in recent years.

Weighty partners and keen business sense drive revenue

Though at the forefront of the Chinese coal mining industry in terms of per capita output value and per capita income before March 2003, Yongcheng Coal and Electricity Group Co Ltd used to be little known overseas.

Life Travel

Loads of coconut, chili and a dash of fun

Though not a gourmet, I just had to have a go at Thai cuisine during my stay in Chiang Mai.

The lifeblood of heavenly cities

In 1280, Italian traveler Marco Polo (1254-1324) arrived at a port of Hangzhou in today's Zhejiang Province of East China. Fresh fish were piled up high on a ship sailing nearer along the Grand Canal.

Five basic tastes of Thai dishes

Sweet: Palm sugar made from palm tree blossoms is more common than white sugar as it's healthier. It is used in desserts, salads and some curries that stress freshness.

Life Health

Women's cancer fight gets crucial boost

Although the international medical community has proved that cervical and breast cancer is curable if detected early, some Chinese women still do not receive regular screening.

Home-grown healing power

As the West increasingly recognizes the value of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a viable complement to conventional medical approaches, China is now focusing more on the long-overlooked healing traditions of its ethnic minorities.

Life Pulse

New direction for old journey

Having spent 15 hours on a boat, 62-year-old Pu Yueqing arrived in Hangzhou of East China's Zhejiang Province at 3:30 am. Despite the long trip, she could hardly contain her excitement as if it was the first time she had visited the place.