Teachers, banking, advertising among key issues addressed

A number of ministries, including the Ministry of Education, and the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission as well as the State Administration for Market Regulation, have responded in the last week to issues of public concern.

Recruitment drive starts for rural-area teachers

China will recruit 10,000 retired teachers for rural schools to boost education in undeveloped areas, according to a plan jointly formulated by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance.