Medical dispute cases see significant decline

The Supreme People's Court released data on Thursday showing that the number of conflicts between health workers and patients has fallen in recent years, pledging to further boost efforts to prevent such incidents.

Foreigners in Tibet 'really happy' to be given green cards

Having lived in the Tibet autonomous region for six decades, Konchok Dargyi has long considered himself a local, but now, it's official.

Small loans assist in fight on poverty

Small loans for the poor have become more accessible in China, as the government is intensifying a national campaign to fight poverty.

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Upgrade of capital on target

Markets and industries will continue to be relocated to surrounding areas

Talking points of the trip

Morning of Feb 25, 2014

Cooperation results in significantly improved air quality

Joint cooperation on environmental protection in the past three years between Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province has resulted in significantly improved air quality in the region.

Travel card provides convenience for local commuters

A new travel card will enable passengers to use all metro systems throughout Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province by the end of this year.

Cities in region pulling together

The Beijing Commission of Commerce will continue to accelerate the integration of the commercial sector in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province.

Environmental reins tightened on companies

China will put stricter reins on governments and companies, including conducting at least one more large-scale inspection and suspending production in more industries, in a bid to achieve its targets for air pollution control this year.

Xinjiang leader puts security to the test

The top leader in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region put its emergency response system to the test this week before making a surprise visit to the region's public security command center.

Ex-HK chief executive jailed for 20 months

Former Hong Kong chief executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 months in prison for misconduct in public office, making him the highest-ranking former government official in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to be sent to jail.