TV reveals grim reality of life in China's hospitals

On Oct 21, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, China's top legal chamber, announced that cases involving violence against medical staff would be regarded as extremely serious, and the nation's best lawyers would work on case reviews to ensure the rapid arrest and prosecution of offenders.

Two-way respect is crucial for successful treatment

First Person | Shi Haoying

Medical staff want to help, not cause problems

First Person | Frank Morris-Davies

City cluster to further integrate medical and human-resource services

Medical institutes and human-resource services will be further integrated in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province, making life easier for residents of the key city cluster.

Concerns addressed over some key issues

Ministries have responded to a series of public concerns over various policies. The Ministry of Environmental Protection responded to the concerns on environmental pollution they received from the public on Oct 27. It said it has finished dealing with 52 cases reported by residents or the media, including issues such as waste gas, water pollution, solid waste, and noise.

Policy digest

Cabinet promotes fitness industry

Pregnant women to receive improved access to services

China's top health authority will take steps in the next few years to improve maternal health, as mortality rates have risen following the adoption of the universal second-child policy in January.

New Hubei head sets goal of prosperity

Jiang Chaoliang vowed to be an "honest and self-disciplined" example for officials in Hubei province as part of his effort to lead the province toward moderate prosperity after he was appointed as the province's top official.

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Two countries share ideas in bid to improve online content

Both China and Russia are paying more attention these days to media development and internet security, Alexey Volin, deputy minister of Telecom and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation, said on Saturday.

Areas of cooperation outlined

Media from both countries will carry out exchanges and cooperation in 10 fields, including policy exchange, mutual coverage, mega events, joint production, publication and distribution, enhancing the cultural cooperation between both nations. The forum reached a consensus on these points:

Industry experts: Traditional media needs tech boost

Traditional media organizations should adopt more internet-based technologies in a fast-changing and challenging environment by providing valuable content for readers, according to industry insiders.