Breast cancer deaths fall, but cases rising

China could have 2.5 million people with the disease in 5 years

Human rights practices reviewed 30 years on from UN declaration

The right to life and development are fundamental human rights that have been protected and promoted by the Chinese government since the founding of modern China in 1949, attendees at a human rights seminar agreed in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Saturday.

Captain held after vessels collide at sea

China has detained 20 crew members from a Maltese bulk carrier that allegedly collided with a Chinese fishing boat, leaving two dead and 17 crew members missing as rescuers continued to look for survivors on Sunday.

Kidney stolen in surgery, man claims

A man who said his right kidney was stolen at a hospital in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, during surgery to deal with injuries from a tractor rollover, got a new medical checkup in Nanjing after he sued for compensation of 2 million yuan ($307,800).

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Jobs hot in China, with a catch

Foreigners drawn by good salaries, but competition can be intense, narrowing one's chance for offer

Speedier delivery to aid transplants

China has established fast channels for human organ transportation to minimize delivery times and help more patients survive, China's top health authority announced on Friday.

Doctor severely wounded by ex-patient

A doctor who was attacked by a patient he had treated more than 20 years ago was still in critical condition after eight hours of treatment on Friday afternoon.

IMF: Economic restructuring 'desirable'

China's efforts to rebalance its economic structure are desirable and will benefit the regional economy in the long run, representatives of the International Monetary Fund said on Friday.

Sino-Russian university offers deepened cooperation

The first Sino-Russian university, located in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, plans to enroll its first group of students this year, marking a milestone in educational cooperation between the two countries.

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NGOs take aim at paid web listings

Academics call for definition of what constitutes an ad