Smog to linger until Friday night

Smog will linger and worsen to hazardous levels in many northern cities, including Beijing, until Friday night, when wind will disperse the pollutants, the national environmental authority said on Wednesday.

Layoffs 'won't hurt' population boost

The occurrence of worker layoffs amid China's efforts to cut overcapacity won't affect people's hope for more children, the spokesman for China's national political advisory body said on Wednesday.

Govt cuts red tape to aid growth

The central government streamlined the administrative approvals process last year, with 453 items canceled or adjusted, to facilitate applications and boost efficiency in economic development.

Young sexual abuse victims 'easier' targets

A total of 340 sexual abuse cases involving children under 14 were reported by media across China in 2015, according a survey released on Wednesday by the Girls' Protection program under the China Foundation of Culture and Arts for Children.

Improved air monitoring network on way

Jiang Nan, an engineer at the Beijing Municipal Environmental Monitoring Center, will become busier after the capital doubles the number of monitoring stations in a bid to improve the network and step up efforts to curb pollution.

Pollution, healthcare among top concerns

An online survey by China Daily found that environmental protection is the top concern for participants both at home and abroad.

Wind power puffs up firm's future via State strategy

Wu Gang, chairman of Xinjiang Goldwind Science and Technology, a leading Chinese wind turbine maker, said he has witnessed how China's Belt and Road Initiative developed from just a proposal more than three years ago into a practical strategy that can be incorporated into business plans for globalization.

State security legislation makes strides, official says

China's top legislative body made great strides in national security legislation last year, an official of the legislature's legal affairs authority said.

Minor adjustments expected for income tax system

A heated debate has been going on in the Chinese media about a possible reform of the income tax system this year.

New rules aim to help older travelers

China has introduced a new guideline covering services, safety and healthcare for senior tourists. The standard, which will take effect on Sept 1, is the first national industry standard to focus on the needs of a specific group.

Chinese tourist wave splashes into Japan

Chinese visitors to Japan more than doubled their hotel stays in 2015, and they are spending more on personal items rather than on goods such as electrical appliances.

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