Editor's Note: Now that the Chinese government has adopted its growth strategy for this year and the nation's five-year plan from 2016 to 2020, we have decided to publish a regular Policy Review Page to brief our readers about what the policies are and what they include, their underlining realities and political considerations.
Despite the decline in China's foreign exchange reserves since last year, which has been widely reported in the international media, monetary officials and specialists say there is no panicky capital flight, and the outflow of capital has not reached a level to warrant the government adopting restrictive measures.
Lin Hong feels lucky to have followed the home-buying rush because she was able to complete the purchase of her family's second home the day before a new policy reining in Shanghai's property market took effect on Friday.
Nearly 90 percent of Chinese approve of graphic health warnings - like pictures of black lungs and throat cancer - being printed on cigarette packages to deter smokers, primarily new smokers, according to an online survey.
China on Thursday launched the country's first ship specifically designed for carrying deep submersibles, according to Shanghai Ocean University.
Companies remain a top employment choice among Chinese students returning from overseas study, while those wanting to start their own businesses are the minority, a study has found.
Nearly 70 percent of parents have had difficulty getting their child an appointment with a pediatrician, according to a survey that was conducted as the government announced plans to improve pediatric care.
Political leaders, renowned businessmen, experienced economists and dignitaries from all walks of life are attending this year's Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference.
Major emerging economies maintained their positive growth momentum under slow global economic conditions in 2015 and there is no need to be pessimistic about their long-term ability to develop, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
China's cross-border capital outflow has slowed significantly since the start of this year, a senior official of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said on Tuesday.
A new media center to serve the Boao Forum for Asia started operation on Tuesday as the organization kicked off its 15th annual meeting.
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