Survey: Food, doctors top concerns

Food safety and difficulties in getting doctors received the most complaints in a recent survey about satisfaction with government.

Being good has its rewards in Nanjing

Dai Honglin, a taxi driver in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, did not expect to receive an "integrity card" when he first started donating blood.

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Poverty key challenge for human rights

China highlighted the importance of poverty reduction in promoting human rights worldwide, as hundreds of officials and scholars from around the globe gathered in Beijing for the 2018 Beijing Forum on Human Rights, which concluded on Wednesday.

Updated plan released for southern Beijing

An updated action plan was unveiled by the Beijing government on Wednesday detailing development of the city's southern area over the next two years.

Schools told to use approved textbooks

Primary and middle school students nationwide can use only textbooks approved by the Ministry of Education, and no adaptations or changes can be made, the ministry said on Wednesday.

Industry rules aim to curb indoor pollution

A national decoration industry association is drafting a standard for rental apartments to improve indoor air quality to protect people's health.

Drivers, customers laud Didi's changes

Drivers and passengers alike appear to welcome the latest safety measures taken by ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing, but they question whether the measures are enough to prevent future crimes.

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Science literacy is boosted in Beijing

China will work with other nations and international science organizations to facilitate the sharing of resources and practices for promoting scientific literacy around the world, a declaration adopted on Wednesday in Beijing said.

Experts call for emphasis on STEM education in China

Experts at the World Conference on Science Literacy called for building a comprehensive STEM education system to inspire Chinese primary and middle school students and foster a critical thinking mindset.

Sand control project pays off in Ningxia

YINCHUAN - The distance between the southern edge of the Tengger Desert and the city of Zhongwei in northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region was once just a few kilometers, but it has been expanding over the past several years.