Geological data will get tighter oversight

The top legislature is reading a draft amendment to the Surveying and Mapping Law, which aims to ensure the safety of geological data, while taking advantage of it.

Observers praise CPC's resolve to strictly govern Party

Overseas observers have praised the resolve of the Communist Party of China to strictly govern the Party, saying it will enhance the Party's governance capacity and help it lead China to an all-round moderately prosperous society.

Survey discovers little awareness of the environment and its effect on health

A survey has found a relatively low level of awareness about health and the environment in China, and a lack of knowledge of effective tools for people to protect their rights.

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Unmanned combat drone to be exported

China has granted an export license for the CH-5 reconnaissance/combat drone, which is believed to be one of the most powerful unmanned combat aircraft in the world.

Chinese researchers find their niche

A new study has identified 30 scientific frontiers where Chinese research excels.

Cult seeks converts on the mainland

A resurgent cult headquartered in Taiwan has been found actively soliciting members on the Chinese mainland as well as in areas overseas recently, according to a report from Beijing News.

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.