Draft standards released for care of elderly

The Ministry of Civil Affairs has published a draft of national service standards for institutions that care for the elderly, and is seeking public comment.

One-China principle reiterated after speech

In a response to a speech by Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday, Beijing reiterated that recognition of the one-China principle is essential to good cross-Straits relations.

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Study: Mutated H7N9 virus can pass more easily

Researchers note airborne transmission; official says risk to humans unchanged

Device creates excitement with its 3D images

Since a video of a handheld "fan" that produces 3D images went viral on the internet in mid-October, Zhou Quan and his team have received requests from more than 1,000 companies to cooperate with them.

Trump offers congratulations

In a phone call on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump congratulated President Xi Jinping on his re-election as the general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

Better relations to benefit all parties, Xi says

Xi Jinping, re-elected general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, said on Wednesday that the CPC and Kuomintang Party should contribute to the peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Straits and "the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation".

A reassuring message is given to farmers

One day after the opening session of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, I received a phone call from a former middle-school classmate. He had been the class monitor but is now a successful tea plantation manager in Rizhao, Shandong province.

In Panama, a Chinese businessman succeeds but stays connected

From his hometown in the Huadu district of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, Mai Qijia told his story of leaving for Panama at the age of 32, looking for better business opportunities.

Financial expert lives on cutting edge of change

Zhang Xinyuan, head of the global trade financing arm of Bank of China's Shanghai branch, said he is fortunate to be playing a role in the reform and opening-up of China's financial sector.

Europeans express optimism about Party's leadership

European political figures, business leaders and academics expressed their congratulations on the re-election of General Secretary Xi Jinping on Wednesday, shortly after Xi and other six leaders were elected as members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.

Getting a glimpse of the future from a front row seat

It was cold outside the Great Hall of the People on Wednesday morning, but inside - where a news conference was being held to introduce the Communist Party of China's new top leadership - was warm and welcoming.