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Chinese netizens have coined a sarcastic term, "naked officials", for officials whose spouses and/or children live abroad. It's not known whether "naked officials" are unique to China, but this phenomenon isn't new in the country.
In recognition of fundamental changes to the way governments approach energy-related environmental issues, the International Energy Agency (IEA) produces each year a report on CO2 emissions from fuel combustion.
A series of pollution-related incidents has set alarm bells ringing, since enterprises are largely responsible for them. Two scholars tell us how such incidents can be prevented.
This is not only an impressive testament to the improvement of human rights in Tibet during the past 50 years, but also provides the old folks the opportunity to tell their grandchildren what life was like in the past.
Problems facing both migrant workers and the urban wealthy call for sincere efforts in building fair social security systems
A pro-active urbanization strategy has become popular both in academic and policymaking domains, because theoretically, it reduces farmers' population and prompts them to produce on larger scales and earn more.
Recent years have seen an increase in sexual activities, unwanted pregnancies and abortions among the youth. These developments present China's policymakers, parents and educators with a novel set of issues which call for fresh thinking.
Strict regulations on ecological conservation and the optimal usage of resources is key to developing China's western region.
Finally and most importantly, the scramble for luxury products doesn't seem to have made Chinese any happier. Indeed, in the most recent University of Michigan World Values Survey, China ranked 46th in the world with respect to the happiness of its citizens.
A string of natural disasters has ravaged the mainland, from the serious southwestern drought early this year to the Yushu earthquake in April and widespread floods at present. These have tested the will of the Chinese.
One of the toughest challenges facing world development is how to promote economic growth and reduce emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere, and confronting climate change.
Notwithstanding all the hype over rising wages in China, it is entirely premature to declare an end to the global labor cost arbitrage that has long worked in China's favor.
The reform of public service institutions in China should be based on the nation's overall tendency toward a second transformation and reform aimed mainly at promoting equality and sustainable development in the coming five to 10 years.
How can we make sure that poor, sick, and marginalized people don't get left behind in the process of economic development? What needs to be done to protect these vulnerable groups in times of crisis?
The CPC undertook a series of high-profile moves on the eve of the 89th anniversary of its founding, which indicated its endeavor to forge a contemporary image based on openness and transparency in Party affairs.
It's a meaningful change from being manager to participator in China's charity cause, says Wang. The new role will help "me to do more practical things, especially at a time when the country is facing so many social contradictions".
The plot indirectly reflects Westerners' concern over their economic downturn, as well as China's rise. The film, which though totally overturns the traditional migration pattern in modern history, more or less mirrors a new economic development trend.
Man-made climate change is real, and we ignore it at our peril. But if that issue is settled (and it should be), there is an equally big and important question that remains wide open: What should we do about it?
Is China a "rich country with many impoverished people"? An economist says "no" but suggests ways to better use government revenue, while a political scientist says the country could become one in the absence of a sound public finance system.
I just spent two days at the Shanghai 2010 Expo, enjoying not only cool weather, but also the intense debate on the world in the midst of crisis and the G20 Summit in Toronto.
Since iPad2 went on sale in China on May 6, hundreds of iPad fans and scalpers queued up overnight at almost every Apple store. The craze even led to a violent incident in Sanlitun, Beijing. Do you think iPad2 is worth the hassle?
Beijing - Dressed in a crisp suit, Li Zhirui, sitting on the window seat of a Beijing bus, silently gazes at the European-style villas, luxury cars and illuminated shopping malls as they pass him by.