Chinese couples rush to say ‘I do’ on ‘I love you’ day
In Chinese, the numbers "520" are pronounced similarly to "I love you." May 20 has therefore become one of the country's most sought-after days for marriage registration.
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Beijing facility successfully conducts robot trial of smart eldercare
Beijing E-Town facility tweaks services as machines put into action.
China launches national long-term care insurance program
China has formally launched a national long-term care insurance programme after a decade of pilot programmes, establishing what it calls a "sixth pillar" of social security to…
China’s birth-friendly initiative supports women’s ‘full lifecycle’
Building a birth-friendly society is not about asking women to choose between family and work. It is about creating conditions where they no longer have to.
‘Becoming Chinese’ takes social media by storm
Content creators espouse the virtues of sipping ginger tea and trying acupuncture.
China’s ‘silent cafes’ a strong voice for disabled workers
By situating the cafes in hubs frequented by professionals and businesspeople, the project integrates people with disabilities into the professional world, directly showcasing…
‘Factory flaw’ spurs toy horse to instant popularity in China
Created for the upcoming Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, it was originally meant to wear an upturned smile. Instead, due to a production error, the toy left the assembly…
China’s new burial rules promote eco-friendly rituals, curb high costs
The updated regulations introduce hefty fines for oversized cemetery plots and inflated pricing, amid public concern over high funeral costs.
China’s “Zootopia 2” fans fuel hazardous trend in online snake purchases
The surge in sales of the highly venomous Island Bamboo Pit Viper has raised serious public safety risks and the potential for legal repercussions for platforms, vendors, and…
China releases new insurance-covered medicine list
The update addresses major gaps in basic insurance, sharply reducing costs for drugs used to treat triple-negative breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, and other serious…