Domestic worker numbers to increase as nation ages

There are an estimated more than 20 million domestic workers in China, most of whom are women, according to a report published in June last year by the Department of Trade in Services and Commercial Services of the Ministry of Commerce and the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation.

Demand rises for graduates

Domestic service majors from the first university in China to launch the course are so popular that many are approached by potential employers even before they graduate.

German couple help deaf-mute children

Husband, wife supporting handicapped people by employing them

Disabled man completes 2,800 km bike ride to Qomolangma

A one-legged man cycled 2,800 kilometers and crossed 21 mountains more than 3,000 meters high to reach the base camp on Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest in the West, at an altitude of 5,200 meters above sea level, said online portal zynews.

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Bill of health: Not in bad shape but has many anxieties

Chinese workers are crying out for more information on how they can live healthy lives, and for their employers to give them practical help to achieve that goal, but the necessary resources are not being provided, a survey suggests.

Museum collecting items related to Mukden Incident

To commemorate the 85th anniversary of the September 18th Incident, also known as the "Mukden Incident", the 9.18 Historical Museum in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province, is collecting items of interest relating to the incident, or that may have a special symbolism to those days, from around the world.

The scars and wounds remain but justice was served

It is easy to find reminders of war in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province. The Military Tribunal Site for Japanese War Criminals in the downtown area is one of them. The city was occupied by the Japanese army during World War II.

Passing on skills keeps skater busy

Figure skater Tong Jian was busy after his retirement in March 2015.

Sports stars shine in business

No place for dogs in new look Tongzhou

Under the summer sun, behind a sign on which the words have peeled off, only a few shops are still open. Inside, several dogs lie lazily, waiting to be fed.

Market can help reallocate resources

The government will play a major role in relieving of Beijing of its non-core functions, but it's important that the resource allocation function of the market is utilized when low-end industries are moved out of the city, said Lian Yuming, president of the Beijing International City Development Research Institute.