More people affected by arsenic contamination
2008-10-10 08:51:18
The number of villagers affected by arsenic-contaminated water in Hechi city, the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, has increased to 200, according to statistics released by the local government on Wednesday afternoon.
Even-odd rule to be used in case of heavy pollution in Beijing
2008-10-10 08:42:00
Beijing's environmental protection bureau's deputy director Du Shaozhong said the city will adopt stricter vehicular restrictions during periods of heavy air pollution.
Xinjiang police shoot dead hostage-taker
2008-10-10 08:39:35
Police in northwest China shot and killed a man holding six saleswomen hostage at knifepoint in a grocery store robbery early on Thursday morning.
Family to sue railway for death
2008-10-10 08:53:38
The family of a migrant worker who died after being tied down by train crew for 10 hours plans to sue railway authorities for between 400,000 ($59,000) and 500,000 yuan.
Better air measure gauge on way in Guangdong
2008-10-09 09:19:33
The Guangdong provincial environmental protection agency is working on a system to better evaluate its air quality.
China's Nanjing wins UN habitat award
2008-10-08 10:52:38
The photo taken on Oct. 7, 2008 shows the Qinghuai River in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province. The Habitat Scroll of Honour Special Citation was awarded to Nanjing, the UN-HABITAT announced in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on Oct. 6.
Man, 121, tops list of oldest people
2008-10-08 07:44:54
SHANGHAI: A list of China's 10 oldest people was announced for the first time by the China Gerontology Association on Monday, ahead of the Seniors Day yesterday.
136 villagers poisoned by contaminated water in S China
2008-10-07 23:04:41
Contaminated drinking water has poisoned 136 villagers in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the local government said on Tuesday based on an initial investigation.
Shanghai seniors 'generally' happy: Survey
2008-10-08 08:55:47
Although senior citizens would be happier if their family visited more often, they are generally satisfied with their lives in the city, a survey by the Shanghai Quality Association revealed on Monday.
Workers' rights get new boost in Guangdong
2008-10-07 08:51:36
Workers in Guangdong province, under a new regulation, will now have the right to claim compensation for work-related injures or sickness within two years of ceasing employment.
Boat capsizes in Southwest China, killing eight
2008-10-07 06:33:29
Eight people were killed on their way back from a wedding ceremony after their boat capsized in southwest China's Guizhou Province, local authorities confirmed Monday evening.
Policy to rule polluters in Guangzhou sees results
2008-10-07 08:50:03
Guangdong's provincial capital has adopted an iron-fisted policy in dealing with heavily polluting factories.