Netizens support extending holiday 2011-03-09 07:46:38

The public has responded with vigorous support for an NPC deputy's proposal to extend the Spring Festival holiday from three days to 10.

Public supervision a cure for corruption 2011-03-09 07:38:22

It is a cancer that slowly spreads, corruption is, eating away at the foundation of society, feeding anger and eroding political legitimacy.

A small detail reveals a key to better education 2011-03-08 08:54:42

Numbers constitute an important part of Premier Wen Jiabao's government work report, but not because the Chinese are known for their math skills.

High-speed link will rev up Hainan tourism 2011-03-08 08:17:39

Hainan Island at the country's southern tip is likely to be linked to the mainland's high-speed rail network via a cross-sea connection that may be started by 2015.

'Tibet will be stable even if he passes away' 2011-03-08 07:50:10

The Dalai Lama's death will not affect the Tibet autonomous region's overall situation but will likely have some minor impacts, said a high-ranking official.
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'Tax me more' call goes viral 2011-03-07 09:23:10

The remarks of a member of the top political advisory body at a group discussion about raising income tax rates for the rich, including himself, has become a widely popular soundbite and has created a strong following among thousands of micro-bloggers.

China extends organ donation trial 2011-03-07 09:03:05

Almost one year into its trial run, China's first voluntary organ donation system has facilitated only 40-odd organ transplant surgeries in 11 pilot regions on the mainland.

High-speed rail stays on track 2011-03-07 07:37:44

China's newly-appointed railway minister, Sheng Guangzu has said the country will continue to develop its high-speed rail network as planned even after its former minister was ousted.

A food crisis for China? Not yet 2011-03-07 06:32:12

Will China's severe drought in its major wheat belt and the soaring agricultural commodity prices on the global market lead to a food crisis in China? Chinese officials and experts put the answer as a "No".

China's five-year blueprint significant to world 2011-03-06 20:25:21

The five-year plan unveiled in Premier Wen Jiabao's government work report not only provides a guide for China's economic transformation, but is also significant for the healthy development of the world economy.