Looking ahead

Events and stories coming up in the next few days

Briefing on child welfare, traditional medicine

The central government is scheduled to hold a media briefing today at the State Council Information Office. Officials from the Ministry of Civil Affairs are expected to discuss the latest details related to the protection of children in rural areas where their parents have moved to cities to work. Officials from the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine will also present plans for the development of the sector for the next few years. The event is open to reporters from home and abroad.