Line for quantum communication to be ready next year

China is to start construction on a quantum communication line between Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, and Hefei, the Anhui provincial capital, bringing the nation a step closer to having the world's most secure communication network.

Show raises concern over child protection

A popular Chinese reality show featuring fake father-daughter pairs has been accused of showing inappropriate relationships between adults and children.

Tibet to invest 33 billion yuan in upgrading transport systems

More than 20 new highways will be built in the Tibet autonomous region next year, with a total investment of more than 33 billion yuan ($5 billion), according to a senior transportation official.

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China's commitment to health affirmed

Health is a cornerstone for the comprehensive development and well-being of the people, and a hallmark of national prosperity and social progress. On the occasion of the Ninth Global Conference on Health Promotion, I wish to extend, on behalf of the Chinese government, warm congratulations on the opening of the conference and a sincere welcome to all the distinguished guests.

WHO chief calls for a balanced government policy approach

A balance must be struck between trade interests and the well-being of the people if health is to be positively influenced by government policy, according to World Health Organization Director-General Margaret Chan.

TCM touted for big role internationally

Traditional Chinese Medicine can play a greater international role in preventing chronic diseases and avoiding soaring medical costs, Wang Guoqiang, vice-minister of the National Health and Family Planning Commission, said on Wednesday.

Chinese medical treatments helping delegates to unwind

An exhibition promoting traditional Chinese medicine at the Ninth Global Conference on Health Promotion has encouraged delegates from overseas to experience massage or acupuncture, or to undergo a TCM theory-based health evaluation, all of which are free of charge.

Community groups promote healthy habits

Shanghai resident Liu Yufang, who was a smoker for 51 years and believed he was unable to quit, finally gave up the habit two years ago at the age of 69.

What they say

"Finland hosted the Global Conference on Health Promotion in 2013. We have taken health into consideration when setting up our development policies. We partnered with other government departments, including tax and finance, to levy taxes on unhealthy food and tobacco to enhance people's health conditions."

China remains attractive to foreign investment, Li says

China is still one of the most attractive destinations for foreign investment because of its streamlined administration and trade facilitation, Premier Li Keqiang said on a trip to the Shanghai Free Trade Pilot Zone on Monday.

Sino-Malaysian military drills get underway

Exercise Aman Youyi 2016, a joint military exercise between China and Malaysia code-named Peace and Friendship Exercise 2016, was launched in Paya Indah Wetlands in Selangor, Malaysia, on Tuesday.