Beijing residents face new fines for exceeding quota

Couples in Beijing who have a third child without permission will face fines as much as three times the average disposable income the previous year, according to a regulation issued by the municipal government in July.

Science is revolutionizing the art of embalming

Technological advancements are changing the way practitioners use their traditional skills

Businessman builds boat to collect trash

A businessman who once made a living from the ocean now spends his time and money on scooping trash from its waters.

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The Maldives pursues closer cooperation

Talks better than giving each other cold shoulder

The decision of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea to reopen a communication channel has sent a long-awaited encouraging signal that talks can be resumed and peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula restored. After two years' long resistance and feisty rhetoric, inter-Korean relations seem to be returning to the right track.

Diplomacy in the new era full of vitality

At the recent Foreign Ministry's annual meeting in Beijing, which was attended by a group of Chinese diplomats posted abroad, President Xi Jinping elaborated on "major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era" and how to advance it.

It is in US' interest to accept China's rise

Engaging with China has always been a political compulsion for US administrations. Former US president Barack Obama's "pivot to Asia" strategy and incumbent President Donald Trump's "Indo-Pacific" strategy suggest the United States will increase its presence in Asia. Though the "Indo-Pacific" strategy is still a work in progress, it is set to pose new challenges to the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, and regional cooperation as a whole.

Senior care dilemma as cross-border option ends

Living on the other side of the border used to be a popular option for retired seniors in Hong Kong, especially as they often had to wait years to be allocated a place at a local nursing home.

City adopts a proactive approach to helping the elderly

In her maiden policy address, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor expanded the city's voucher programs for seniors, especially those who have been discharged from hospital and use care services at home.

Doctor's insight supports aid in Zambia

"He called us 'my doctor' and then shook hands three times with each of us, the highest courtesy when welcoming guests in Zambia," said Zhai Wenliang, recalling his meeting with Kenneth Kaunda, the first president of Zambia.

Midwife pens graphic guide to childbirth

For many women, childbirth can be a stressful and confusing experience. The situation is worse if communication is difficult - such as if the mother speaks a foreign language, or is unable to hear or speak.