Better life

The subsidy for low-income families will grow 15 percent from last year, while the subsidy for disabled residents will increase by 20 percent.

Volkswagen's old platforms adapt to new realities

Volkswagen has an enviable position in China's modern automotive history - it was the first global brand to enter the country and it did so when other automakers considered that a risky move.

Changchun mayor: Better quality of life needed

Changchun, capital of Northeast China's Jilin province, has registered such rapid economic growth in recent years that the city government is now shifting its emphasis to improved social welfare for residents starting from 2011, the first year of the 12th Five-Year Plan, said Mayor Cui Jie.

"Now it's time to solve the problem," he said, adding that the government will further promote employment, offer more assistance to low-income residents, lower taxes for individuals and owners of small firms, expand social security and lift the minimum wage for laborers.

Rail industry park looks to global market

Changchun is increasing efforts to develop into a global railways transportation industry and export base.

"With the completion of China's largest railway industry park this year, we will make greater efforts to improve our production capability and efficiency to meet demand from both domestic and overseas markets," said Cui Jie, the Mayor of Changchun, Jilin province.